Introduction

The disappearance of Aletha Capps in December 1955 remains one of Douglas County, Colorado's most perplexing cold cases. Despite extensive investigations and searches, her fate remains unknown. This article delves into the details surrounding her disappearance, the subsequent investigations, and the lingering questions that persist to this day.

Background of Aletha Capps

Born on March 17, 1922, Aletha Capps (née Snodgrass) was 33 years old at the time she went missing. Standing at 5 feet tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds, Aletha had brown hair and brown eyes. She suffered from a heart condition that necessitated medication several times daily, limiting her physical activities and making her disappearance particularly concerning. ...Read More