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Unidentified Persons
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office currently has (4) deceased individuals or remains who are unidentified, and (1) case of skeletal remains of varying origins. They are organized according to the year they were found. For more information regarding any of the cases below, please call the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office at 303-271-6480.
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- Case: 1966-3479
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Case #: 1966-3479
Where: Near Alameda Pkwy & Alkire St, Lakewood
Date Found: March 24, 1966
Sex: Male
Race: White/Caucasian
Approximate Age: 0-1 year
Height: Approx. 19”
Weight: Approx. six pounds
Hair: Brown
Features: Found wrapped in floral blue cotton (see photo)
Comments: This baby was found wrapped in cloth, down an embankment. The babe was born alive and died of exposure. For more information, please visit NamUs.gov and refer to case #UP9594.
- Case: 1972-6272
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Case #: 1972-6272
Where: Forest Rd 554, Bailey
Date Found: August 27, 1972
Sex: Female
Race: Cannot be determined
Approximate Age: Adult, Pre-30 (17-23 years old)
Height: Approx. 5’2”
Weight: Cannot be determined
Hair: Brown
Features: Found with size 6.5 black, buckled “Apollo” women’s shoes and yellow-metal hoop earrings (see photo)
Comments: These partial skeletal remains and women’s shoes and jewelry were located by hikers in the forest. For more information, please visit NamUs.gov and refer to case #UP9593.
- Case: 1977-2497
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Case #: 1977-2497
Where: Colorado Hwy 8 and US Hwy 285, Morrison
Date Found: February 13, 1977
Sex: Male
Race: Cannot be determined
Approximate Age: Adult, Pre-40 (18-30 years)
Height: Approx. 5’7”
Weight: Approx. 125 pounds
Hair: Brown
Features: Found with a sleeping bag. Clothing on the body included size 30 Hanes boxer shorts, size M Hanes beige t-shirt, size 38-40 brown leather belt
Comments: This male was found with an injury to his head. For more information, please visit NamUs.gov and refer to case #UP7988.
- Case: 2000-550
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Case #: 2000-550
Where: Galbraith hiking trail, Golden
Date Found: July 24, 2000
Sex: Male
Race: White/Caucasian
Approximate Age: Adult, Pre-60 (45-55 years)
Height: Approx. 5’3”
Weight: Approx. 135 pounds
Hair: Cannot be determined
Features: These skeletal remains were found with a pack of Marlboro cigarettes, size L camouflage jacket, size 32x30 blue jeans, size L plaid shirt, size 32-38 Fruit of the Loom white underwear, white socks, and Nike tennis shoes
Comments: These remains were discovered by county open space employees while they were creating a new trail. For more information, please visit NamUs.gov and refer to case #UP11940.
- Case: 2013-825
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Case #: 2013-825
Where: 1250 Kline St, Lakewood
Date Found: October 17, 2013
Sex: Female
Race: Cannot be determined
Approximate Age: Cannot be determined
Height: Cannot be determined
Weight: Cannot be determined
Hair: Cannot be determined
Features: Skeletal remains of varying origins
Comments: These skeletal remains were found in a cauldron in a vacated residence. For more information, please visit NamUs.gov and refer to case #UP11704.