Chance Englebert Case: Remains Found, Accidental Death Declared, Family Disagrees

Discovery of Remains and Initial Findings

• 📌 Human remains were discovered in Scotts Bluff National Monument in Gering, Nebraska, potentially linked to the disappearance of rodeo star Chance Englebert.
• 🔍 Authorities are awaiting lab results for a positive identification and to determine the cause of death, though the family has identified some personal belongings found near the remains.
• 🕵️ A private investigator working with the family noted the rugged terrain where the remains were found, questioning how someone would hike there, especially as trails are on the opposite side of the monument.

Chance Englebert's Disappearance

• 🗓️ Chance Englebert, a father and cowboy from Wyoming, was last seen on July 6th, 2019, after an argument with his in-laws.
• 📱 His family received a strange text message that night, and his phone subsequently went dark.
• 🚶 Surveillance video showed him walking in Garing, Nebraska, appearing to follow a map on his phone.
• ⛈️ A significant storm hit the area that night, with some witnesses reporting seeing two women running in distress and being picked up by a truck.

Investigation and Witness Accounts

• 🚗 A witness reported seeing two women, described as possibly 21-26 years old, running in the area during the storm and being picked up by a white truck driven by a young white male.
• 🚤 The truck was described as having a trailer and a small metal boat with an engine.
• ❓ The private investigator highlighted that these individuals have not come forward, suggesting they may have witnessed something significant that night.
• 🗺️ The area where the women were seen running and where the truck was potentially parked is within a mile or two of where the remains were found.

Official Cause of Death and Family Reaction

• ⚖️ Authorities have confirmed through DNA that the remains are those of Chance Englebert and declared the cause of death as an accident, citing "blunt force trauma most consistent with rapid deceleration event, including but not limited to a fall from height."
• 💔 Chance's mother, Dawn, and other family members disagree with the accidental death conclusion, stating Chance would not have been in that area or behaved in such a manner, especially with the storm approaching.
• ❓ The family feels they have not received answers or closure and are heartbroken by the findings.
• 🗣️ Chance's wife, Bailey, previously stated she told the police everything she knew and was transparent, suggesting they did not like the answers she provided. She has not yet commented on the latest findings.

Ongoing Investigation and Future Steps

• ⏳ The family is waiting for full confirmation from forensics and may seek a second opinion on the results.
• 📞 The investigation remains open, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward anonymously.
• 📰 The case has garnered national attention, with many invested in finding answers for Chance's family.