Executive Summary
- Police released body camera footage showing the initial investigation into the disappearance of a 13-year-old Ogden girl.
- Investigators found a note in the suspect’s trailer declaring he would “sacrifice everything” to be with the child.
- Christopher Thomas Wiggins, 33, was arrested in Colorado and faces charges of child kidnapping.
- The girl’s family reported prior alarming behavior, including alleged stalking and inappropriate intimacy.
OGDEN, Utah — Authorities have released body camera footage and investigative details regarding the police interaction that precipitated an AMBER Alert for a 13-year-old girl, who was subsequently located safe in Colorado. The newly released evidence sheds light on the relationship between the juvenile and the suspect, 33-year-old Christopher Thomas Wiggins, prior to their disappearance.
According to the Ogden Police Department, the footage captures officers interviewing the girl’s family at their residence. During the interaction, the girl’s mother explained to law enforcement that Wiggins was a family friend who had been residing in a camper on their property for several months. The mother stated that the family had recently become alarmed by Wiggins’ behavior and had instructed him not to be alone with the children.
The police report indicates that the girl had allegedly disclosed to her parents that she had been sexually intimate with Wiggins. Further raising concerns, the mother recounted an incident days prior to the disappearance where Wiggins allegedly tracked the girl via her phone and threw a rock at their car to get their attention. The mother described her daughter as appearing “pretty scared” following that event, expressing uncertainty to officers about whether the girl left willingly or under duress.
Following the family’s report that the girl and Wiggins were missing, investigators conducted a search of the trailer where Wiggins had been staying. According to police statements, officers discovered condoms, ammunition, and a handwritten note addressed to the girl. The note reportedly contained phrases such as “You are my everything,” “I will sacrifice everything to be with you forever,” and “If it costs me my life, you are worth it to me.”
The AMBER Alert was issued at approximately 5:00 p.m. on November 26. Wiggins and the 13-year-old were located hours later near Fort Collins, Colorado. Wiggins was taken into custody and charged with child kidnapping.
Investigative Outlook and Legal Proceedings
The discovery of the handwritten notes and the history of alleged stalking behavior cited by the family are likely to play a central role in the prosecution’s case regarding intent and grooming behaviors. Wiggins is currently awaiting extradition from Colorado to Utah to face the charges filed against him. As the judicial process moves forward, prosecutors will examine the evidence collected from the trailer to substantiate the kidnapping allegations. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
