Coverage dated September 22, 2026

Remains found during search for missing Gillette man

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GILLETTE, Wyo. — Human remains found Saturday in the Weston Hills Recreational Area are believed to be those of Derek Schaff, who had been missing from the Gillette area. The remains were found around 2 p.m. Sept. 19 by a SARDUS K-9 team working with WyoFind.

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  1. Cowboy State Daily

    Remains Of Gillette Man Missing More Than Three Months Found In Rugged Terrain (opens Cowboy State Daily)

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    The remains of a 43-year-old Gillette man missing more than three months were found Saturday by a K-9 named Taz during an extensive search of the Weston Hills Recreation Area. “I wouldn’t have seen the guy without (Taz),” said the K-9's handler.

  2. Oil City News

    Remains found during search for missing Gillette man (opens Oil City News)

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    GILLETTE, Wyo. — Human remains found Saturday in the Weston Hills Recreational Area are believed to be those of Derek Schaff, who had been missing from the Gillette area. The remains were found around 2 p.m. Sept. 19 by a SARDUS K-9 team working with WyoFind.

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