CO CO - Keith Anderson, 23, Grand County, 5 Feb 1984

This is just BIZARRE!!!

The Doe Network:
Case File 4351DMCO

Keith Robert Anderson
Missing since February 5, 1984 from Hot Sulphur Springs, Grand County, Colorado
Classification: Endangered Missing


Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: November 24, 1961
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 23 years old
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Brown hair.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Keith Anderson was last seen as he boarded a horse in a barn in Grand County, CO. Keith’s truck was left idling near the barn with his German shepherd in the back, but there was no sign of Keith.
Police found Keith’s blood on some horse manure in the barn.

A suspect in the case told authorities he boarded two horses at the barn and saw Keith in the barn that morning. He said Keith got a bloody nose in the stall and walked outside. He also told authorities he noticed that Keith’s horse had a wound. The horse died two days later and when an necropsy was performed, authorities found a .44-caliber bullet. People at a nearby church later reported hearing several gunshots that morning.
Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Grand County Sheriff's Office

www.doenetwork.org


http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/4351dmco.html

Probably a family member killed him...

Thanks for the direct link Danaya! For some reason it does not show up in my address bar when I go to the case.

Keiths Charley Project page

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/a/anderson_keith_robert.html

Demographics
Missing Age22 Years
Current Age57 Years
First NameKeith
Middle NameRobert
Last NameAnderson
Nickname/Alias--

SexMale
Height6' 3" (75 Inches)
Weight190 lbs
Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian

Circumstances
Date of Last ContactFebruary 5, 1984
NamUs Case CreatedFebruary 15, 2015
Last Known Location Map
LocationHot Sulphur Springs, Colorado
CountyGrand County

Circumstances of DisappearanceFebruary 5, 1984 Keith Anderson was last seen at a horse barn in Grand County, Colorado. Mr. Anderson boarded his horse at the barn, he has never been heard from again. His truck was found idling near the barn with his German Shepherd dog in the back. Police later found some of his blood in the barn, and after his disappearance, witnesses reported hearing several gunshots in the area. Anyone with information concerning this case, please contact the Grand County Sheriff's Office.
Circumstance Notes
CBI has the case listed under homicide, but Anderson's body has not been found.

Physical Description
Hair ColorBrown
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorBrown
Right Eye ColorBrown

R/O


The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

2015 article although they don't mention what the love triangle was Man believed murdered in Grand County love triangle – The Denver Post

Keith Robert Anderson – The Charley Project
Keith Robert Anderson

Anderson, circa 1984; David Buttel in 1986

• Missing Since 02/05/1984
• Missing From Grand County, Colorado
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race White
• Date of Birth 11/24/1961 (59)
• Age 22 years old
• Height and Weight 6'3, 190 pounds
• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown eyes.

Details of Disappearance
Anderson was last seen at a horse barn in Grand County, Colorado on February 5, 1984. He boarded his horse at the barn, which was owned by Vernon "Spud" Weaver. He has never been heard from again. After his disappearance, his truck was found idling near the barn with his German Shepherd dog in the back, but there was no sign of Anderson.

Police later found Anderson's blood on some manure in the barn. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots in the area. The day after Anderson's disappearance, Weaver reported that his .44 caliber magnum handgun was missing from under the seat in his truck, where he normally kept it.

David Russell Buttel is the prime suspect in Anderson's disappearance. A photo of him is posted with this case summary. He had left his wife and children in Illinois and moved to Colorado with a girlfriend, and she left him and moved in with Anderson. A witness saw Buttel's truck near Anderson's ranch with something wrapped in blankets in the back.

Buttel admitted he was in Weaver's barn on the day of Anderson's disappearance; he boarded two horses there. He said Anderson got a bloody nose before he walked outside. He also stated he noticed Anderson's horse was injured. The horse died two days later and a .44 caliber bullet was found in its body.

Buttel refused to take a lie detector test and he left the area shortly afterwards. Four months after Anderson's disappearance, Weaver's gun was found on Ute Pass. Police were unable to match it to the bullet in Anderson's horse because the gun barrel was too rusted.

Buttel's current whereabouts are unknown. He would now be in his sixties. He has not faced any charges in Anderson's disappearance. Anderson's father is still alive and looking for him. His case remains unsolved.