Park County, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting an investigation following the discovery of human remains on May 28, 2024, in an area outside Bailey on United States Forest Service (USFS) land. The Park County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to the remains and has since been working closely with the CBI to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased or any potential causes of death. The area has been secured to allow for a thorough forensic examination. Local residents are urged to avoid the vicinity while the investigation continues.

This case adds to a series of significant law enforcement activities in Park County recently. On May 18, 2024, an armed felony suspect led authorities on a high-speed chase, which ended in a serious crash. The Park County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Teller County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended the suspect, who was wanted on a felony warrant. The chase underscored the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in managing criminal activities across the region.

For more details and updates on these investigations, residents are encouraged to follow official Park County communications and news releases​.