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Mystery Man Found Dead: DNA Points to Slovakia
5 Dec
Summary
- Unidentified man's remains found in remote Colorado mountain area.
- Forensic facial reconstruction released to aid identification efforts.
- DNA suggests potential Slovakian ancestry and relatives in Pueblo.
Colorado investigators have released a new forensic facial reconstruction as they appeal for public help to identify a man found dead in a remote section of Park County. The remains were discovered in May 2024 on U.S. Forest Service land near Bailey, close to a secluded campsite, and are estimated to have been there since 2022 or 2023.
The Park County Coroner's office aims to provide the unknown man with a name and offer his family answers. Initial forensic work suggested Eastern European ancestry, but recent genetic genealogy has narrowed the focus to Slovakian DNA. Investigators believe the man may have relatives in communities with significant Eastern European populations, including Pueblo.
Forensic artist Daniel Marion created a realistic sculpture of the man's face based on his skull to aid identification. Officials emphasize that any tip, even if it leads to a dead end, is valuable in eliminating possibilities and narrowing the search. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the CBI tip line at 720-295-6642.
