Artistic renderings of the victim (Daniel Marion)
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Artistic renderings of the victim (Daniel Marion)
Date of Discovery: July 24, 2000
Location of Discovery: Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado
Estimated Date of Death: 14 months prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 45-55 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'3" to 5'6"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: He had a slight build.
Dentals: Available. Evidence of bad teeth, a tooth implant, a root canal and gum disease.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Blue jeans (32x30), camouflage jacket (size Large), a blue/green/red plaid shirt (size Large), white Fruit of the Loom underwear (size 32-38), white socks, and Air Nike tennis shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Marlboro cigarette package.
A work crew building Galbraith hiking trail discovered the victim's remains a mile up the canyon and well away from Golden Gate Canyon Road.
The man was likely homeless, although the area is not frequented by homeless people.
Agency Name: Jefferson County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: John Graham or Cheryl Moore
Agency Phone Number: 303-271-6480 or 6996
Agency Case Number: 2000-550
Agency Name: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Detective T.J. Acierno
Agency Phone Number: 303-271-5626
Agency Case Number: 00-13413
NCIC Case Number: U280000591
NamUs Case Number: UP ¦11940
NamUs
Colorado Bureau of Investigations
Jefferson County Coroner's Office
Denver Rocky Mountain News Archive
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 1/25/2020
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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