In the quiet, mountainous landscape of Morrison, Colorado, a grim discovery was made on September 17, 2019. The bodies of two young men were found at the Olinger Mount Lindo Cemetery, a place typically reserved for peaceful remembrance. One of the victims was identified as 22-year-old Ryan Rees, a White/Caucasian male. Both he and the other man, 19-year-old Tyler Swindler, had died from gunshot wounds.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the deaths,
closing off the entrance to the cemetery to collect evidence and piece together the events that led to the tragedy. Investigators worked to understand the circumstances of the shootings, interviewing the individuals who initially found the bodies and contacting the families of Rees and Swindler to gather background information. A weapon was recovered at the scene, though authorities did not provide specific details about it.
In the days following the discovery, the sheriff's office made a statement to address public concern, assuring the community that there was no ongoing threat. They announced that their investigation had led them to believe that no third party was involved in the deaths of the two men. While the investigation was described as active and ongoing, no suspects were ever publicly identified or arrested in connection with the case. The specific details of what transpired between Ryan Rees and Tyler Swindler at the cemetery have not been released, leaving a veil of mystery over the final moments of their lives.
