Human body parts discovered in a freezer at a property in Grand Junction, Colorado, have been identified as those of Amanda Leariel Overstreet, a teenage girl who vanished nearly two decades ago. Amanda, who was around 16 years old when she disappeared in April 2005, was not officially reported missing, leaving her fate a mystery until recent events.
The gruesome discovery occurred when the new homeowner sought to sell the freezer online. A person collecting it found “the head and hands of a human” inside, prompting a call to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office. Police responded to the scene on January 12, leading to a forensic investigation. Nearly nine months later, the county coroner confirmed the remains belonged to Amanda....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
The sheriff’s office stated, “Amanda is believed to have been approximately 16 years old at the time of her disappearance,” and highlighted her familial connection, noting, “Amanda Overstreet was the biological daughter of the previous owner of the home.” Authorities are conducting further forensic testing as they explore the circumstances surrounding her death. The sheriff’s office urged the public to respect the privacy of the new homeowners, who are “completely unrelated to the previous case.”
