On March 31, 2026, the quiet mountain community of Evergreen, Colorado, was disturbed by a grim discovery. Joshua Young, a 47-year-old man, was found deceased in a vehicle along Highway 103. Alongside him was 45-year-old Corinne Wallen. Both individuals, residents of West Plains, Missouri, had sustained gunshot wounds to the head.
Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office made the discovery after responding to a report concerning the vehicle.
Inside the car with the deceased, investigators found several notes left on the dashboard, the contents of which have not been publicly disclosed. The discovery of the two individuals under such violent circumstances prompted an immediate investigation by the authorities.
As of early April 2026, the official cause and manner of death for both Joshua Young and Corinne Wallen were pending the results of autopsies. Law enforcement had not released information regarding any potential suspects or made any arrests in connection with the deaths. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the final moments of their lives.
