After a staggering 36 years, the remains of an unidentified homicide victim from 1987 have been finally identified, yet the mystery remains, leaving the police with unanswered questions.
Jerry Mikkelson willingly left his Sioux Falls, South Dakota, home on August 8, 1983, as reported by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Colorado. Tragically, four years later, the body of the 24-year-old was discovered near the border of Colorado and Wyoming.
He was found wearing a vest with the initials L.B.L. on a tag, leading authorities to believe that Mikkelson met his demise in Wyoming and was then disposed of in Colorado, based on soil samples analyzed by the sheriff's office.
For decades, Mikkelson's identity remained a mystery. However, in June, the sheriff's office took the step of exhuming his remains, which resulted in the acquisition of new DNA samples and the revelation of a titanium rod in his right femur.
With the utilization of investigative genetic genealogy and other techniques, they were finally able to identify Mikkelson, a development that was recently announced by the sheriff's office. His family was able to confirm his identity, as he had broken his femur six years before he went missing.
As of now, authorities have not disclosed any potential suspects in Mikkelson's murder. Based on a missing person's report filed by his family in 1983, it is suggested that Mikkelson may have spent time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Olathe, Kansas, Wyoming, and possibly Colorado.
Described as 5-foot-9 in height, weighing around 160 pounds, he had brown eyes, brown hair, and naturally curly and wavy hair, as per police records.
Individuals with any information related to Jerry Mikkelson or this cold case are encouraged to submit tips to [email protected] or call 970-875-7069.
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