(Big Piney, WY) – On February 5, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office shared that a Big Piney man was found deceased in his home after sustaining “significant injuries.”
Since then, the Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the deceased, 23-year-old Dakota Farley, and announced today, February 7, that two teens have been formally charged in relation to the death.
19-year-old Rowan Littauer was charged with murder in the first degree and mutilation of a dead human body, and 18-year-old Orion Schlesinger was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree and felony theft.
The release is available to read in full below.
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office has charged two individuals in connection with the death of a Big Piney man.
On the afternoon of February 5, 2025, Sublette County deputies responded to a report of a deceased male at a residence in Big Piney. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 23-year-old Dakota Farley of Big Piney inside the home with significant injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
During the initial investigation, two adult males were taken into custody for questioning. This morning, both individuals were formally charged in Sublette County Circuit Court. Rowan Littauer, 19, of Big Piney, has been charged with Murder in the first degree and Mutilation of a dead human body. Orion Schlesinger, 18, of Big Piney, has been charged with Conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, and Felony Theft in connection with Farley’s death.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further details are available at this time. Anyone with information about the case can contact Detective Sergeant Travis Lanning at 307-367-4378.
