A Promising Young Life Cut Short

Tracey Lee Disbrow Ragains was a vibrant 17-year-old residing in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born on September 22, 1971, in El Paso County, she was known for her lively spirit and the promise of a bright future. On the afternoon of July 8, 1989, Tracey left a note for her roommates, indicating she was walking to a nearby grocery store. Tragically, she never returned home.

The Gruesome Discovery

The following day, July 9, 1989, Tracey's lifeless body was discovered in an irrigation ditch southeast of Erie, Colorado, in Weld County. She had suffered multiple stab wounds to her chest, a brutal end that shocked the local community. The location of her body, far from her Colorado Springs home, raised numerous questions about how and why she ended up there....Read More