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Possible Remains of Missing Rodeo Star Found in Nebraska

10/17/2025

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Investigators found remains near Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska that a private investigator says may belong to Chance Englebert, the rodeo star who disappeared in 2019.
Englebert, 25, vanished after an argument with his in-laws at a Fourth of July gathering.
His last known action was calling a friend for a ride back to Wyoming.
The family has not confirmed the identity and continues to seek answers.

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Investigators found remains near Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska that a private investigator says may belong to Chance Englebert, the rodeo star who disappeared in 2019.
Englebert, 25, vanished after an argument with his in-laws at a Fourth of July gathering.
His last known action was calling a friend for a ride back to Wyoming.
The family has not confirmed the identity and continues to seek answers.