Overview

• Jax Gratton was last seen leaving her University Hills apartment in Denver on April 15 and failed to return home.
• Her body was discovered in a Lakewood alley on June 6 and a detective visually identified her by her tattoos and the clothes she was wearing.
• Jefferson County coroner officials have not yet made a positive identification or determined her cause of death.
• More than 5,100 members joined an online Facebook group organized by friends and family to share leads and raise awareness during the search.
• Her mother said the case underscores the challenges faced by trans women and the broader LGBTQ+ community in seeking safety and equality.