Fort Collins, CO – Nearly one year after the killing of Paul Gallenstein on the Foothills Trail at Reservoir Ridge, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is again asking the public for help in solving the case.
According to the sheriff’s office, Gallenstein, 64, was killed on September 10, 2023, while hiking near Fort Collins. Despite extensive investigation, his death remains an unsolved homicide. Investigators say they have pursued every available lead but are still searching for answers.
Gallenstein’s family has worked tirelessly to keep his case in the public eye. Billboards and organized campaigns across Northern Colorado remind residents that the search for justice continues. Loved ones describe him as a best friend, avid fly fisherman, traveler, and cherished brother and husband.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to call the tip line at (970) 498-7331 or submit details through the sheriff’s website at larimer.gov/sheriff/gallenstein. Tips may be submitted anonymously.
The Gallenstein family has offered a cash reward for information leading to a resolution. Officials stress that even small details could help bring closure to a case that has left friends, family, and the wider Northern Colorado community searching for justice.
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