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CBI Releases Facial Reconstruction and DNA Leads to Identify Man Found at Colorado Campsite

DNA results shifted outreach toward Slovak and Czech communities with potential relatives in Pueblo, Omaha or Cedar Rapids.

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A forensic facial reconstruction sculpture created to help identify the remains of a man found in Park County on May 28, 2024. The remains are believed to have been on the U.S. Forest Service land outside of Bailey, where they were found, since 2022 or 2023. (Photo provided by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation)

Overview

  • Colorado investigators unveiled a forensic facial reconstruction to seek the identity of a man found at a remote campsite near Deer Creek Campground outside Bailey in May 2024.
  • Investigative genetic genealogy strongly indicates Slovakian ancestry, guiding a targeted appeal in communities tied to Czech and Slovak heritage.
  • CBI believes possible relatives may live in Pueblo, Colorado, Omaha, Nebraska, or Cedar Rapids, Iowa based on DNA matches and community ties.
  • The man is described as male, likely Eastern European, approximately 5'11" to 6'8" tall, and roughly 30 to 60 years old.
  • Officials say the remains appear to have been at the site since 2022 or 2023, the cause of death has not been released, and tips can be reported to the CBI at 720-295-6642.