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Missing Denver Hairstylist Jax Gratton Found Dead in Lakewood Alley

Lakewood police have opened a suspicious death investigation as the Jefferson County coroner delays formal identification

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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.