$11,000 reward increase announced in cold case investigation

Written on 02/06/2026
WPD PIO


1999 triple homicide with pictures of three victims, a truck and a truck yard.


Date: 02/05/2026

WESTMINSTER, Colo -- It's been more than two decades since Paul Skiba, his 9-year-old daughter, Sarah Skiba, and his business associate, Lorenzo Chivers, disappeared after returning to Paul’s moving company, Tuff Movers, located in the 7100 block of Raleigh St. in Westminster. They had just completed a job and arrived back at the truck yard around 7 p.m. on February 7, 1999. Investigators later determined that Paul, Lorenzo and Sarah were murdered shortly after arriving. Evidence suggests their bodies were transported in the moving truck to an unknown location and have never been recovered. While the truck was found and thoroughly searched, its moving ramps, blankets and straps were missing and still remain unaccounted for.

WPD detectives continue to actively work this case, building on 27 years of investigative efforts to recover the bodies and bring closure to loved ones. Recently, detectives have re-analyzed evidence, conducted additional forensic testing and executed several area searches. This work has generated new information and renewed momentum, but detectives believe the public may hold key information that could help bring this case to a close.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Westminster Police Department at (303) 658-4360. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $11,000 for anyone with information that could help solve this case. This reward increase was made possible through the generosity of the Westminster Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and an anonymous community member. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling their tip line at (720) 913-STOP (7867) or submitting a tip online.



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