Arrest made in Cheyenne double homicide nearly a decade later

CHEYENNE,Wyo.(KKTV)-Nearly a full decade after two people were fatally injured in Cheyenne, an arrest has been made.

CHEYENNE,Wyo.(KKTV)-Nearly a decade after two people were killed in Cheyenne, an arrest has been made. The Cheyenne Police Department shared details on the arrest with the public on Tuesday in a news release posted to social media. Police are reporting 68-year-old Douglas Smith was arrested in California, suspected of first-degree murder. Investigators believe Smith killed 76-year-old George Manley and 67-year-old Dwight Brockman at the Coin Shop in Cheyenne while Cheyenne Frontier Days was in full swing. The violent crime was carried out on July 20, 2015. “Three years ago, when I was hired as Chief of Police, I became aware of the homicide at the Coin Shop and decided to make this a priority,” said Cheyenne Police Chief Mark Francisco. “Cases like this can be very challenging with many layers of evidence. Our detectives have been diligently working for almost a decade, and, through detailed analysis, have been able to thoughtfully re-examine the evidence in ways that bring those responsible to justice.” Police are reporting that since 2023, more than 1,500 hours were spent working on the case. “As a result of their investigation, detectives believe that Douglas Smith, the initial 9-1-1 caller, killed Manley and Brockman on July 20,” police added in the news release. “The case has now been turned over to the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.” Copyright 2024 KKTV. All rights reserved.

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