Unsolved Murder

Denver Hair Stylist Jax Found Dead After Seven-Week Disappearance

Denver hair stylist Jax Gratton, missing since April 15th, was found deceased in a Denver alley. Her body, discovered Friday, was identified by tattoos, and was in an advanced state of decomposition. A suspicious death investigation is underway, with an autopsy scheduled. Gratton’s mother expressed gratitude for community support and hopes her daughter’s legacy will reflect her kindness and advocacy for others.

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Cold Case Solved: DNA Breaks 50-Year-Old Murder Mystery

Nearly 50 years after the murder of 16-year-old Dawn Momohara at Honolulu’s McKinley High School, Gideon Castro, 66, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Advancements in DNA technology, unavailable in 1977, linked Castro’s DNA to evidence found on the victim, finally solving the cold case. Castro, a McKinley High graduate who had previously been interviewed by police, was apprehended in Utah. The arrest brought a measure of closure to the community and Dawn’s family, though many unsolved cases remain.

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