Man Accused Of Murdering Littleton Woman

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, CO — A man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Charlene Voight, the 18th Judicial District Attorney's office announced Monday. Voight went missing from Littleton in 2016.

The Arapahoe County Grand Jury has indicted Jeffrey Scott Beier, 46, who is in custody in Russia.

On July 8, 2016, Voight’s family reported to Littleton police that she was missing. Voight, who was 36 at the time of her death, was last seen by witnesses the night of June 30, authorities said.

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An investigation identified Beier as a suspect. He was in a relationship with Voight and she was living with him at the time of her disappearance, the DA's office said.

Voight's body has not been found, officials said.

“I am proud to be able to tell the family of Miss Voight that the men and women of my department worked for four years to see this day,” Littleton Police Chief Doug Stephens said in a statement. “My heart goes out to them, knowing that they are mourning the loss of their sister and daughter. I hope this arrest is a step that will help them move toward healing.”

Beier has been charged with first-degree murder, sexual assault, tampering with evidence and third-degree assault, among other charges, the DA's office said.

If convicted of first-degree murder, Beier faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole under Colorado law.

“This is the reason I recruited John Kellner to lead the Cold Case Unit I stood up when I was first elected,” District Attorney George Brauchler said in a statement.

“These cases present special challenges, but they are no less important to families, law enforcement and this office. Nobody should be able to walk away from murder. I will do everything in my power to bring a perpetrator to justice. I am pleased that in the death of Charlene Voight, there is now a process in place to accomplish that.”

It is unclear when Beier will be returned to Colorado to face the charges against him. No court dates will be scheduled until he is physically present in the Arapahoe County Detention Center, the DA's office said.