NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – The Gering Police Department, along with several other agencies, is actively investigating the discovery of skeletal remains found on Friday at the Scotts Bluff National Monument. This unsettling finding comes as the community remembers Chance Englebert, a Wyoming man who went missing on July 6, 2019.
Recently, the Scotts Bluff County Attorney’s Office confirmed that the personal belongings identified during previous searches belonged to Englebert, adding to the urgency of this investigation. Law enforcement had been diligently working on this case since his disappearance was initially reported, and this development brings renewed focus to the ongoing efforts.
The Douglas County Coroner’s Office will play a crucial role in the forensic examination of the skeletal remains, utilizing dental records, DNA samples, and other scientific assessments. This process will also involve collaboration with a forensic pathologist and specialists from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, although a specific date for these examinations has yet to be announced.
The authorities have stated that positive identification cannot be made until the forensic analysis is completed. The investigation remains active, with both local and federal agencies contributing to the pursuit of answers surrounding this mystery.
This recent development not only highlights the tireless work of law enforcement but also reaffirms the hope that the family of Chance Englebert may soon receive the closure they desperately seek. The community continues to support the investigation as it unfolds, and many remain optimistic that this will bring clarity to a case that has lingered for several years.