Grisly Discovery: Remains of Missing Eager Uncovered in Colorado Home Freezer
Authorities have confirmed that the head and hands of a 16-year-old girl, who vanished nearly two decades ago, were found in a freezer inside a Colorado residence that was recently sold. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office made the announcement.T
Identity Confirmed as Amanda Leariel Overstreet
The remains have been identified as belonging to Amanda Leariel Overstreet, who had been reported missing since April 2005. The sheriff’s office disclosed that Overstreet was the biological daughter of the previous owner of the house where the grizzly find occurred. The decision to confirm her identity has been confirmed amidst a homicide investigation.
Details of the Discovery
The shocking revelation took place in January when a resident of Grand Junction, approximately 240 miles west of Denver, arrived to retrieve a refrigerator that was advertised as free by the new homeowner. It was during the claim of this appliance that the remains were uncovered.
Current Home Ownership and Investigation Status
The sheriff’s office noted that the home involved in the investigation has new ownership, stressing that the current residents have no connections to the previous incident or case. The residence had been completely remodeled and sold to its present owners recently. The sheriff’s office has asked for the neighbors’ and the current owner’s privacy to be respected during this sensitive investigation.
Missing Persons Records Lack
Interestingly, no records exist indicating that Amanda Overstreet was reported missing prior to this discovery; part of the ongoing investigation is to piece together the timeline of events and circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Investigation Transition to Homicide
As the case evolves, it is currently being treated as a homicide. Authorities are dedicated to uncovering the truth behind the remains that lay concealed for so many years in a home that has since changed hands, re-opening the painful chapter of a lost life.
