Physique of South Dakota native who’s been lacking for 30 years recognized in Colorado

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The physique of a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man who has been lacking 30 years was recognized in Colorado, the place deputies have lengthy been attempting to place a reputation the suspected murder sufferer.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Workplace used genetic testing and a titanium rod in his leg to establish Jerry A. Mikkelson’s physique this week, KELO-TV reported.

Legislation enforcement imagine Mikkelson was killed in Wyoming earlier than his physique was dumped off a forest service highway in Colorado in October 1987.

Mikkelson left Sioux Falls after graduating from highschool in 1981. A relative ultimately reported him lacking, however police didn’t examine as a result of he was round 24 years outdated on the time and authorities didn’t suspect foul play.

“The officer knowledgeable (the relative) since Jerry was an grownup there was nothing police might do,” Sioux Falls police spokesperson Sam Clemens informed the station. “No police report was made, simply the information that (relative) left. At that time, there was no indication something was mistaken or something prison occurred, so there was no police investigation.”

Colorado deputies haven’t indicated how Mikkelson died.