This individual was recently confirmed to have been identified. Some details may change as more information is released publicly.
Anthony John Armbrust III was a male who was found in Grant, Colorado on February 11, 1974. He had vanished with his wife and it is believed they both died in a suicide pact. He was identified in 2020.
Case
On February 11, 1974, the decedent's decomposing remains were found near the bottom of a steep slope a short distance away from US Route 285 in Grant, Colorado. No vehicle was found nearby that may have belonged to the decedent. Police estimate the man had been at the foot of the hill since late 1973. Genealogy research by the DNA Doe Project found that his highest match was adopted at some point.
Clothing and accessories
- Long-sleeve shirt.
- Blue jeans.
- Long Johns.
- Boots.
Sources
- Park County John Doe at NamUs
- Park County John Doe at the DNA Doe Project
- Park County Coroner's Office (Facebook)