Mistrial declared in Jonelle Matthews case that riveted Colorado

• The jury found Pankey guilty of false reporting to authorities, a misdemeanor. He testified at trial that he lied to law enforcement, the Greeley Tribune reported.

Flashback: Matthews disappeared from her home five days before Christmas in 1984. Her case riveted Colorado and gained national media attention.

• Pankey, an Idaho resident, landed on detectives' radar early in the investigation, saying he had information about the case.
• The indictment accused Pankey of forcing Matthews from her home at gunpoint and shooting her in the head.

What's next: Prosecutors are considering whether to pursue another trial, 9News reported.