An autopsy report confirmed the discovery of a human head and hands in a freezer at a residence on Pinyon Avenue in Grand Junction, western Colorado.
According to neighbors, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office has opened a homicide investigation into this disturbing occurrence, which occurred at a recently sold home.
Disturbing Incident Unfolds
Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to reports of a suspicious occurrence on January 12 at roughly 2:30 p.m.
The new owners were cleaning away various objects left behind when they made the startling discovery.
The remains were discovered in a black bag beneath frozen animal meat within a deep freezer in the garage.
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Investigation Underway with Caution
Authorities suggest patience as they await more investigations to provide definitive answers.
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office highlights the complexity and time-consuming nature of these testing and requests the public’s understanding while the investigation continues.
While they think there is no ongoing threat to the community, they are aggressively seeking information from anyone who may have knowledge about the case.
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Authorities Request Cooperation
“A thorough and detailed investigation is the top priority of the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office,” the sheriff’s office said.
They express their desire to positively identify the victim while remaining respectful to the victim and their family.
As the community deals with this devastating revelation, authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and help with the continuing investigation.