Three People, One Truck, and a Vanishing That Still Haunts Colorado

On February 7, 1999, 36-year-old Lorenzo Chivers, a mover at Tuff Movers in Westminster, Colorado, set out for a normal day of work. He met his boss, Paul Skiba, and Paul’s 9-year-old daughter, Sarah, at the business around 8:30 a.m. Little did anyone know that this seemingly routine workday would be the last time they would ever be seen. The trio went about their day, moving furniture across the region. They stopped for lunch in Lakewood at 12:50 p.m., continued their work in Morrison, and completed another job in the Golden area. They returned to the Tuff Movers lot by 6:15 p.m., where Sarah made a phone call at 6:22 p.m. After that, all communication stopped. The trio vanished without a trace, leaving behind a chilling mystery.

A Crime Scene Like No Other

When investigators checked the Tuff Movers lot, they found the scene disturbing. The gate had a new lock, and the moving truck was scrubbed clean of any evidence. But more shocking was the discovery of Paul’s personal vehicle—bullet holes riddled the car, and there was blood smeared on the door. Even more horrifying, a piece of scalp was found near the windshield. Authorities continued to dig deeper. On February 17, 1999, a coworker of Lorenzo’s, Jerry Bybee, found his vehicle abandoned at 3809 68th Avenue in Westminster. Ten days later, Paul’s vehicle was found parked in a Denver lot, but both cars had been wiped clean of any fingerprints or evidence. DNA testing later confirmed that the blood found in Paul’s vehicle belonged to Paul and his daughter Sarah.

Theories and Troubling Evidence

As investigators pieced together the timeline, it became clear that the three victims—Lorenzo, Paul, and Sarah—had vanished under mysterious and possibly violent circumstances. Authorities suspect that Paul was the intended target, with Lorenzo and Sarah being innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire. Searches were conducted in multiple lakes around the region, but despite these efforts, no bodies were recovered. Investigators also discovered that some moving equipment, such as a loading ramp, blankets, and straps, was missing from the truck. Authorities believe the victims may have been murdered at the truck yard or transported to another location, possibly disposed of in water. But without bodies or clear suspects, the case remains unsolved.

A Cold Case That Still Haunts Colorado

Despite extensive investigations and a haunting lack of answers, the disappearance of Lorenzo, Paul, and Sarah Skiba remains one of Colorado’s most baffling mysteries. Decades later, the families still have no closure, and the case continues to be a source of unease for the local community. Lorenzo Chivers is described as 5’10” and 160 pounds. Paul Skiba stood 6’1″ and weighed 170 pounds, while Sarah Skiba was 4’5″ and 80 pounds at the time of her disappearance. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Westminster Police Department at 303-430-2400.