Jackson County, CO – Authorities in northern Colorado are working to identify human remains discovered northwest of Walden earlier this summer, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday, September 18, 2025, that the investigation is ongoing with help from the Jackson County Coroner, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Colorado Forensic Canines. The remains could be connected to another discovery made in May 2017 in the same area.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, advanced DNA technology is being used to confirm the individual’s identity and determine whether the two sets of remains are related. Officials emphasized their goal is to support missing persons cases and provide closure for families still awaiting answers.
The remains were first located in late summer 2025, prompting a coordinated search and forensic review. Authorities have not released details about the condition of the remains or how they were found.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information about missing persons in or around Jackson County is urged to contact investigators at 970-723-4242. Updates will be shared as the case develops.
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