47-Year-Old Billings Cold Case Murder of Teen Corina Contreraz Solved

Billings, MT, September 24, 2026 —

Billings, MT – A decades-old cold case involving the murder of a teenage girl has reportedly been solved, officials announced. The case of Corina Contreraz, which has remained unsolved for 47 years, has now reached a resolution.

Corina Contreraz was a teenager when she was murdered. The circumstances surrounding her death and the timeline of the investigation prior to its recent resolution are not fully detailed in the information available. The exact date of her murder and her precise age at the time of the crime have not been provided.

The cold case, which originated in Billings, had been open for nearly five decades. The recent developments indicate that law enforcement has identified the perpetrator, bringing a close to the long-unresolved investigation.

Specific details regarding the method by which the case was solved, such as new evidence, technological advancements, or confessions, were not immediately available. Information concerning any arrests made, charges filed, or the identity of the individual identified as responsible for Contreraz’s death has not been publicly disclosed.

The resolution of a cold case that has spanned nearly half a century represents a significant development for the case file and potentially for those connected to Corina Contreraz. Further information is expected to be released as the case progresses.

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