Human remains found in Saguache County
SAGUACHE, Colo. (KRDO) — UPDATE: Authorities have identified human remains discovered by hikers in an area near an abandoned mine in a remote location of western Saguache County.
The Saguache County Coroner and agents with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation conducted an autopsy.
Members of the CBI’s Forensic Services Section identified the person as 39-year-old Jesus R. Silva, who was a recent resident of Mineral County.
The CBI said foul play is not suspected, but further toxicology testing is being conducted.
The body may have been in the area for about one year before it was discovered, according to investigators.
The CBI is still investigating.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is helping investigate after hikers discovered human remains in an area near an abandoned mine in Saguache County on Friday.
The Saguache County Sheriff’s Office asked Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents from its Grand Junction regional office to investigate the remains to determine the identity of the person as well as the cause of death.
The remote location where the remains were found is in the western part of the county near the Hinsdale County line.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said based on the condition of the remains, it appears the body has been in the area for quite some time.
The CBI has scheduled an autopsy with the Saguache County Coroner.
The CBI said there is no evidence that connects this case with the Suzanne Morphew investigation.
