UPDATED 11:45 a.m. April 13: The deceased female found on April 9 has been identified as Bernadette Lopez, 42, of Cheyenne, Wyo. Preliminary results of the autopsy showed Lopez died from hypothermia seven to ten days prior to finding her.
The locomotive was towed into Bailey yard from Cheyenne on April 8 which means Lopez died in Cheyenne, Wyo. The investigation into this matter by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has been closed and turned over to the Cheyenne Police Department.
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
At 9:25 a.m. Sunday, the Lincoln County 911 Center received a call from Union Pacific Railroad reporting they had found a deceased female on a locomotive.
The locomotive was inside Bailey Yards but had recently been towed in for repairs from Cheyenne, Wyo.
Deputies and Investigators from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. Investigators discovered the female wedged in a small generator room located just behind the cab of the locomotive. It appeared the female had recently passed away and she had no identification.
An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday to determine the cause of death and help identify the female. Investigators are working with the Cheyenne Police Department on this case.