Colorado Unidentified Persons

NamUs #UP14826

Female, Uncertain Race/Ethnicity

Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 30

September 30, 1952

Gilpin County, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery: Remains were found in an unused gravel pit in the woods by a man who was on a hunting trip. The body was found under a log and was charred due to being set on fire. The body was found approximately 100 yards from Highway 119 and about 25 feet from Clear Creek.

NamUs #UP9594

Male Infant, White / Caucasian

March 24, 1966

Lakewood, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery: 

Infant found down embankment, wrapped in cloth. Autopsy revealed infant had been born alive, cord was still attached and was torn from it's "fetal attachment".

NamUs #UP1807

Female, Uncertain Race/ Ethnicity

Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50

January 1, 1970

Durango, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery: 

Skull found in Colorado in the 1970's. Turned over to police in Balch Springs, Texas.

NamUs #UP81877

Male, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 30-70

September 8, 1970

Denver, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery: Decedent found between two buildings, near The Burlington Hotel in Denver, Colorado.

NamUs #UP115978

Adult Male, White / Caucasian

September 16, 1973

Dotsero, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

A couple from out of state was collecting rocks near the Dotsero Block Plant when the remains were discovered in a large cinder pit.

NamUs #UP7988

Male, Japanese

February 13, 1977

Morrison, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Injury to the head. Found in Morrison, down the ravine from Hwy 285.

NamUs #UP7158

Male, White / Caucasian

May 21, 1979

Denver, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery: 

No info available

A red bandana was found in the pants pocket, Leather wallet; Brown jacket with acrylic artificial wool lining,  Orange, green, and tan striped jacket, White shirt with green ink stain in left shirt pocket, Brown pants, Blue pants, Brown socks, Black belt with silver colored buckle, Clear glasses with tortoise shell type frame, Buckle dress shoes, Gray metal ring with black stone on left little finger were all found on the body.

NamUs #UP7160

Male, White / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino

April 25, 1980

Denver, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery: 

No info available

Female in bathing suit tattoo inside left forearm

NamUs #UP11387

Male, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 50

April 15, 1982

Unincorporated Arapahoe County, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

The skeletal remains of an unknown male were located by a rancher in eastern Arapahoe County near I-70 and Peoria Street.

NamUs #UP7163

Male, White / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino

Estimated Age Range (Years): 20-30

October 16, 1983

Denver, Colorado

Tattoos: 

Left forearm: human face with hat, colored / Right forearm: multi-colored, unidentifiable design / Back of left hand: swastika / Left fingers: L O V E, black or dark blue / Right leg above knee: heart with arrow and MARY JANE / Left leg above knee: REBELO E CAUSA, drawing of a syringe, drawing resembling a medical capsule, S I N in black or dark blue / Left leg below knee: drawing of a skull in a helmet with a swastika on helmet and drawing of a bone

NamUs #UP14597

Male, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Group: Cannot Determine

May 6, 1984

Adams County, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

The victim was located in Horse Creek Reservoir, Adam's County, Colorado on May 6, 1984.

The circumstances are suggestive of someone who may have been camping at the reservoir. It is believed that

this person may have spent the winter at the reservoir and may have been exposed to the weather elements.

 NamUs #UP14596

Female, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 50-60

April 3, 1985

Adams County, Colorado

Tattoos:

Tattoo on inner right forearm "_RANK" _indicates an illegible first letter.

NamUs #UP7166

Male, Black / African American, Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Estimated Age Range (Years): 24-40

June 7, 1987

Denver, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

This unidentified male was found in Denver, CO on 06/07/1987. Several tattoos on right lower leg ("Gemini" and a wine glass)

NamUs #UP16427

Female, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 25-40

June 20, 1987

Unincorporated Fremont County, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

The victim was located at CR 67, 13 miles north of Highway 50, in Fremont County, CO on 06/20/1987. Tattoo on the back of the right hand of a rose with the stem running between the fist and second fingers. Safety pin with a key; Lapel pin from Lake Arrowhead, CA were found near the body. Emerald diamond ring; Cameo ring, Brown leather western boots size 6.5 andLevi 701 button fly pants size 26 W, 34 L; Blue leather waist-length jacket were found on the body.

NamUs #UP60579

Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only

November 8, 1987

Ouray, Colorado

NamUs #UP7170

Male, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 60-70

September 17, 1988

Denver, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

The decedent was located at the Rio Grande West Railroad at 6th St and Navajo in Denver.

NamUs #UP11431

Male, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 40-60

June 14, 1991

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Found sitting in a remote area by a homeless person. Personal items: pair of nail clippers, a dollar bill and a small black alarm clock,  heavily soiled wallet (nothing in wallet identifiable), a blue/black pack with personal items: a green rosary, a tooth brush and toothpaste, several over the counter empty pill containers. Blue heavily soiled trousers, Tan colored belt with a silver buckle, Gray zip up sweat shirt and a blue button up dress shirt and a blue T-shirt brown zip up type jacket with flannel lining, winter type hat found on/near the body.

NamUs #UP80454

Male, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 40

September 13, 1992

Silverton, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Remains found in Silverton, Colorado on 09/13/1992.

NamUs #UP51923

Update: Removed from NamUs

Male, Uncertain Race/Ethnicity

Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50

August 22, 1993

Grand Junction, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

On 08/22/1993, partial skeletal remains were found near Promontory Point and the Redlands Canal.

NamUs #UP516

Male, Black / African American

Estimated Age Range (Years): 25-40

October 10, 1993

Boulder County, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Hikers discovered decedent lying at the base of a large rock formation at Chautauqua Park in west Boulder. Black sweat shorts (size m), white sweatpants (m 32-34), white long underwear (m), white with blue trim windbreaker (m), sleeveless black sweatshirt (size XL), 1 black sock, prescription eyeglasses with red frame,"Rocky" hiking boots (size unknown) found on the body.

NamUs #UP4813

Male, White / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino

Estimated Age Range (Years):25-35

September 16, 1994

Fort Collins, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

This male was discovered deceased in a train boxcar. It is thought that he was an undocumented immigrant coming from Mexico. The train had been coming north from New Mexico, through Denver, then north to Ft. Collins. He had a circular old traumatic scar, right lateral back. Linear healed scar on posterior iliac crest (hip). Thin scar on left eyelid. Red & blue nylon windbreaker jacket (size L)with logo "ARA Services Mile High Stadium" (American Restaurant Assoc.). These jackets were only issued by Mile High Stadium in Denver; black & white plaid shirt; red long-sleeved shirt under plaid shirt; khaki trousers with "Chana y Gris" written in block letters on thigh of trousers; white briefs; white athletic shoes found on the body.

NamUs #UP71876

Male, Uncertain Race/Ethnicity

Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 30

August 12, 1995

Fort Lupton, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Skeletal remains were found in a field in Fort Lupton, Colorado on 08/12/1995.  A t-shirt and Wrangler jeans (size 29 waist, 32 inseam) were found on the body.

NamUs #UP70566

Female, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 17-36

October 15, 1995

Rural Clear Creek County, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

A skull was located near Echo Lake in rural Clear Creek County on 10/15/1995.

Note: NamUs shows zero comparisons, but according to the Doe Network, she was ruled out as a possible match to Nancy Begg-Shoupp. 

NamUs #UP112763

Female Infant, Uncertain Race/Ethnicity

August 15, 1995

Denver, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

This unknown female infant was found in a grassy area of a housing development project site located at 1018 Navajo St.

NamUs #UP85385

Male, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 45-70

February 25, 1999

Denver, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

This unknown male was found in an abandoned building located at 1135 Broadway. The decedent was found wearing a green sweatshirt with the word “MEXICO” on the front. White metal ring, Black rope necklace with white metal beads, and a Multicolored watch was found on the body.

NamUs #UP12447

Female, Possibly part Native American from South Dakota

Estimated Age Range (Years): 30-45

August 10, 1999

3 miles North West of Walsenburg, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

These remains were found by a man in the general vicinity of 1-25 (north of Walsenburg) and Red Rocks Rd. The man found a refrigerator lying on its side with the door partly open with what appeared to be skeletal remains. After further investigation, law enforcement located a scapula and jaw as well as additional bone fragments within 100 feet of the refrigerator. The trash in the refrigerator was dated 1988-1992.

NamUs #UP14571

Male, Black / African American

Estimated Age Range (Years): 55-65

March 14, 2000

Adams County, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery: 

Mummified remains found at 104th Avenue near he South Platte River. Blue fluid filled filament in chest cavity labeled as 'near the body'. 

NamUs #UP80452

Male, Black / African American

Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 60

October 14, 2000

Pueblo, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

The decedent was located on the prairie about a mile north of the Walking Stick housing development, north of Pueblo. He was possibly mentally ill and was either released or walked away from a mental hospital. A witness told investigators he encountered a man camping on the open range in August 2000. According to the witness, the man said he was from Albuquerque, and was working his way to Denver. The man had dreadlocks in his hair that were about 4 to 6 inches long. The transient was told he could not stay on the land and would have to move. Apparently, the man moved, but only about a half mile. On October 14, 2000, a woman on horseback came across a camp where the skeletal remains of a man were found reclining on a sleeping bag. Also at the camp area was a tent that had not been pitched, a second sleeping bag, several canteens and several changes of clothing. The decedent did not have identification on him. A few pieces of paper were with the decedent, one contained typed telephone numbers for Spanish Peaks Mental Health Centers and another had addresses of homeless shelters in the Denver area.

NamUs #UP15487

Male, White 

Estimated Age Range (Years): 27-65

September 9, 2004

Garfield County, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

On September 9, 2004, skeletal remains of a male were found on the Flattops at the upper No Name creek area in a campsite. The remains as well as the campsite artifacts were collected. The deceased had high quality dental work done in the past. Possible back injury prior to death and may have spinal problems. Black belt with long underwear fragments, pair of blue wool socks with duct tape around toes, Pair of thin rimmed sunglasses (both lenses intact )

Pair of thin rimmed reading glasses (both lenses intact) purple arms and Wrist watch with black band, yellow colored border, Roman numerals for numbers were found on the body

NamUs #UP12851

Male, Uncertain Race/Ethnicity

Estimated Age Range (Years): 20-30

November 23, 2006

Commerce City, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery: 

Remains were located in a remote field near Interstate 270 and 64th Ave. This was a popular spot for transients in Commerce City, Colorado. He was not buried but on top of vegetation.

Victim may be Hispanic and/or African American and/or of mixed race with some European tendencies. He wore a blue International denim jacket under a Wilson’s leather jacket. The denim jacket has a patch that says "Colorado Grande Casino, Cripple Creek" and another smaller patch that says "Maggies Club, Colorado Grande." He may also have been wearing "iS" brand work pants. A buckle was found near fragments of what appears to be a white belt. The gold-colored metal belt buckle, about 3 inches wide and 2 inches high, has several words on it. “Real Whiskey“ is stamped on the top of the buckle and “The Spirit of Wyoming” stamped on the bottom with “LORD CALVERT CANADIAN“ in the middle. The back side of the buckle reads “Real Whiskey for real men.”

NamUs #UP70564

Male, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 35-45

August 24, 2007

Rural Clear Creek County, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

A human skull was found off mile marker 18.5 Highway 103 in rural Clear Creek County, Colorado.

 NamUs #UP9758

Male, Uncertain Race/Ethnicity

Estimated Age Range (Years): 18-99

June 30, 2008

Walden, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Skull was recovered from evidence storage in Walden, Colorado on 06/30/2008.

NamUs #UP12218

Male, Uncertain Race/Ethnicity

Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50

February 28, 2014

Watkins, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Near full human skeletal remains found on 02/28/2014. DNA confirms that this individual is male. Found while irrigation workers were attempting to increase the depth of the drainage ditch.

NamUs #UP12550

Female, Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino

April 15, 2014

Silver Plume, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery: 

No information available. Partial skeletal parts only

NamUs #UP14685

Male, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 35-60

December 12, 2015

Holly, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Unidentified white male found near Holly Colorado. Unidentified male found in ditch and was possibly transient. No identifying characteristics. Individual may have been in the area since October 30th, 2015. Cause of death undetermined pending additional investigation. Brown leather belt with horseshoe pattern and round gold buckle, Blue Ralph Loren jeans over grey sweatpants, and Numerous pairs of socks, black winter Sorel boots were found on/near the body.

NamUs #UP16278

Male, White / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino

Estimated Age Range (Years): 50-60

December 13, 2016

Aurora, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Found in a hallway of an apartment building. Hallway is open to external temperatures. Individual is believed to be homeless. May have gone by the name "Oscar Montoya." Grey wool coat with faux fur collar, blue and grey jacket, blue denim jeans, 3 pair of white/yellow socks, white tennis shoes, black belt, black sweat pants, blue t-shirt, black Kiss Band t-shirt, green camouflage button up shirt, Black and red sunglasses, grey metal rim eyeglasses, Black watch, yellow and grey metal ring were found on the body.

NamUs #UP74850

Male, Uncertain Race/Ethnicity

Estimated Age Range (Years): 37-73

April 23, 2020

Paonia, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Human remains were found in Paonia, Colorado on 04/23/2020. The decedent may have been in the elements for up to two years and was estimated to be between 37 and 73 years of age.

NamUs #UP90212

Male, Uncertain Race/Ethnicity

Estimated Age Group: Adult

October 6, 2020

El Paso County, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

On 10/6/2020 a bow hunter was hunting in the area south southeast of FSR 300 and FSR 315 when he noticed what he thought was a human skull. The area is a wooded area in a valley with game trails and a small stream. GPS Lat 39.0305 Long -104.9988.

NamUs #UP93579

Male, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Group: Adult

February 18, 2022

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Unidentified decedent was found approximately 35 feet inside a tunnel at Bijou and I-25. The decedent appeared to have been burned, but was surrounded by unburned leaves and an unburned jacket covering him. A burnt walker with a seat was also found with to the decedent. Orange fabric collected from R arm, dark fabric collected from L leg.

NamUs #UP96289

Female, White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Range (Years): 30-58

April 27, 2022

Weld County, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Skeletal remains were found in an unincorporated area of Weld County on 04/27/2022. An unknown color sports bra, black t-shirt with a tattooed Marilyn Monroe holding a pistol with the words "Respect" at the bottom of the shirt, two hooded sweatshirts; one is a red lifeguard sweatshirt and the other was the color black with "Senior" and the number "17" imposed over the word "Senior" were found on the body.

NamUs #UP107176

Female Infant , Uncertain Race/Ethnicity

July 12, 2023

Aurora, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

 Remains were located in a casket along with two other unidentified sets of remains. This infant female and another (UP107177) were in the same casket and are both unidentified with no mention of age, location of death, or jurisdiction.

 NamUs #UP123521

Male, White / Caucasian, Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino

Estimated Age Range (Years): 30-60

May 28, 2024

Bailey, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

Discovered in Forest Service near county road and campground.  Size 16 Red Wing Boots were found on the body.

 NamUs #UP137816

Male, White / Caucasian, Black / African American

Estimated Age Range Unavailable

August 17, 2024

Winter Park, Colorado

Circumstances of Recovery:

The decedent was found by mushroom hunters in a very moist and wet area. The area was covered with thick loam, shaded, swampy, with moss, ferns, and downed trees. Found at the scene was a cranium with mandible nearby. Both had intact teeth. Three feet from cranium, found were three vertebrae. Additional vertebrae were located along with a right clavicle. Twenty feet from vertebrae a right femur was found. A section of a long bone was also located.

 NamUs #UP140606

Adult Male, 50-70 y/o

White / Caucasian 

Estimated Year of Death: 2021-2023 

Circumstances of Recovery:

According to NamUs, his remains were discovered by someone panning for gold in the Arapahoe Bar Gold Panning Park.