Renee Yeargain was 24 and a mother of four when she was last seen on August 9, 2004, in Torrington, Wyoming. At the time she lived with her fiancé, Josh Minter; he reported that she left their home carrying a grocery sack of clothes and refused to say where she was going. Two days later her 1987 Pontiac Subaru station wagon was found abandoned at a rest stop between Cheyenne and Torrington with her keys, cell phone, purse, and other personal items inside, while her clothing and tattoo kit were missing.

Family members found the disappearance suspicious because Renee was preparing for her upcoming wedding and had been working to improve her life by running a tattoo business from home. Her mother said Renee had a history of leaving unexpectedly but never stayed away long or without contacting her children. Renee’s brother said she had reported being physically abused by Minter the day before she vanished.

In 2018 a new search was carried out on property linked to Minter’s family; cadaver dogs indicated the presence of human remains but no significant discoveries were made. The case remains unsolved and law enforcement continues to seek information. If anyone knew Renee, her movements in August 2004, or has other information, contact the Torrington Police Department or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation.