The Casper Police Department has arrested a suspect in the Ryan Schroeder homicide investigation.

The suspect, forty-year-old Justin Armando Marquez of Casper, was arrested on September 3, 2021, as part of the nearly two-month investigation into the whereabouts and death of Ryan Schroeder.

Marquez was arrested for one recommended felony charge of murder in the second degree.

Due to the active and sensitive nature of this investigation, no further information will be released at this time to ensure the integrity of the case. The Casper Police Department remains dedicated to transparency with our community and will share public updates as they become available.

The Casper Police Department would like to thank the Natrona County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance in this case. The entirety of the Casper Police Department has been working tirelessly to ensure the victim and his loved ones receive justice. The Department extends our deepest condolences to the loved ones of Ryan Schroeder.

The Casper Police Department is dedicated to the protection and safety of our community through the highest standards of professionalism in police services.