Big Piney suspects charged with alleged murder

The Sublette County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a Big Piney man and has charged two individuals in connection with the case.

On Wednesday, February 5, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Sublette County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a possible deceased person at a residence on South Mickelson Street in Big Piney, according to a press release.

"Upon entering the home, deputies found an adult male on the ground with significant injuries," the press release explained. "He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene."

A subsequent press release revealed that the victim was 23-year-old Dakota Farley of Big Piney.

During the initial investigation, two adult males were taken into custody for questioning, the sheriff's office reported. On the morning of Friday, February 7, both individuals were formally charged in Sublette County Circuit Court.

Rowan Littauer, 19, of Big Piney, has been charged with alleged murder in the first degree and mutilation of a dead human body. Orion Schlesinger, 18, of Big Piney, has been charged with alleged conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, as well as felony theft in connection with Farley's death.

"This remains an active and ongoing investigation," the press release explained. "No further details are available at this time. Anyone with information about the case can contact Detective Sergeant Travis Lanning at 307-367-4378."