SWEETWATER COUNTY, Wyo. — Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and Sweetwater County Attorney’s Office recently identified William Thomas Brewer as the suspect charged with the murder of Teton County native, Colter Watsabaugh last month in Reliance, Wyoming.
According to a press release from SCSO, Brewer, 32, was initially arrested during the early morning hours of Mon., July 17 on an outstanding bench warrant, less than 24 hours after county deputies and detectives discovered Watsabaugh’s body.
Watsabaugh, 30, was found dead on Sunday, July 16, on a dirt road in Reliance, Wyoming. According to SCSO, Watsabaugh had been living and working in Rock Springs.
Watsabaugh’s death was ruled a homicide and Brewer has remained in police custody at the county jail on unrelated charges since his arrest.
According to SCSO, Brewer now faces official charges of first-degree murder and concealing a dead body.
“Given his criminal history, he also faces a sentencing enhancement for habitual offenders,” SCSO said. “If convicted, Brewer could serve life in prison, life in prison without parole or death.”
Authorities are reportedly not releasing further details about Watsabaugh’s death, citing the integrity of an active and ongoing investigation.
