Found Deceased CO - Jax Gratton, 34, a transgender hair stylist, Denver, 15 April 2025

[borndem]

Girl, you had pizzazz!
RIP Jax ♡

Yes, indeed, she did have that pizzazz -- some people have a smile that makes others smile, too, and Jax certainly was one of those, I'm sure.
Thinking of her mom now. Strength to her -- give her grace and assurance, and pride that she was Jax's mom.

 

[dotr]

Lakewood PD: Body in ‘advanced stages of decomposition’ found in alley

Police in Lakewood are conducting a suspicious death investigation after a decomposed body was discovered in an alleyway, the department announced Saturday.

www.denver7.com

''LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Police in Lakewood are conducting a suspicious death investigation after a decomposed body was discovered in an alleyway, the department announced Saturday.''

Jun 7, 2025
Denver hair stylist Jax Gratton, 34, missing for nearly two months, has been found dead.

 

[PawneeDew]

Heartbroken

 

[LarkBunting]

Oh, no. I was so hoping she would somehow be okay. I hope her family can get answers.

 

[smamda]

Very sad outcome and also hard to explain. The part of Denver where her body was found is heavily traveled with many businesses nearby. I don't know how her body could have lain there for nearly two months without being noticed by someone. Perhaps the autopsy will uncover the mystery.

I was thinking the same exact thing FoxxTraxx!

 

[MamaSleuth5]

I just saw this case today, and I'm so sad to read that Jax is gone. I thank her for sharing her light with this world. May her loved ones feel comforted as they grieve. If there was foul play, may there be justice.

JMO

 

[truthfinder2019]

I just can’t wrap my head around the fact she was found in an alley and allegedly passed the night she disappeared as she had the same clothes. It cannot be noone noticed her being there in 2 months ?!
Don’t wish to go to details but it seems highly unlikely to me that she was there all this time.
JMO of course.

RIP Jax, may justice be served rapidly.

Solera Salon suites Denver to body location :

Solera Salon Suites to 9600 W Colfax Ave

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[Bounceycat]

Fly high, Jax, and watch over your mom and your beloved kitty Madame Francesca. You touched so many lives.

 

[Knox]

I just can’t wrap my head around the fact she was found in an alley and allegedly passed the night she disappeared as she had the same clothes. It cannot be noone noticed her being there in 2 months ?!
Don’t wish to go to details but it seems highly unlikely to me that she was there all this time.
JMO of course.

RIP Jax, may justice be served rapidly.

Solera Salon suites Denver to body location :

Solera Salon Suites to 9600 W Colfax Ave

maps.app.goo.gl

How far was her home from where she was discovered? I agree two months and no one found her? Look forward to hearing from the ME.

Jax’s Mom is an amazing woman, I’m heartbroken for her loss.

 

[truthfinder2019]

How far was her home from where she was discovered? I agree two months and no one found her? Look forward to hearing from the ME.

Jax’s Mom is an amazing woman, I’m heartbroken for her loss.

From Solera Suites to the place, 13 mins drive.
No parent should have to go through this. I’m heartbroken as well. And why Lakewood?

 

[Knox]

From Solera Suites to the place, 13 mins drive.
No parent should have to go through this. I’m heartbroken as well. And why Lakewood?

Isn’t SS her salon? I’m asking how far her home was from the alley she was found in. I think Jax left her home via Uber the day she disappeared?

 

[dotr]

Denver hair stylist missing since April found dead

Denver hair stylist Jax Gratton, 34, missing for nearly two months, has been found dead, Gratton’s mother announced on Facebook Saturday.

www.denver7.com

''She said a detective told her he visually identified Gratton through her tattoos.

"I'm very thankful for that because I would be waiting weeks," Gratton-Camis told Denver7.

Gratton-Camis also verified her daughter was wearing the same clothes she left in, bringing her comfort in knowing Gratton passed the same night she disappeared.

"That is comforting to me. She was gone the same night she left her house. She didn't spend 6-7 weeks in horrible situations," she said.

Gratton-Camis said they had been getting tips that she was being held captive and tortured.

"So, knowing that wasn't true ... that brings me peace," she said.''

 

[Knox]

Denver hair stylist missing since April found dead

Denver hair stylist Jax Gratton, 34, missing for nearly two months, has been found dead, Gratton’s mother announced on Facebook Saturday.

www.denver7.com

''She said a detective told her he visually identified Gratton through her tattoos.

"I'm very thankful for that because I would be waiting weeks," Gratton-Camis told Denver7.

Gratton-Camis also verified her daughter was wearing the same clothes she left in, bringing her comfort in knowing Gratton passed the same night she disappeared.

"That is comforting to me. She was gone the same night she left her house. She didn't spend 6-7 weeks in horrible situations," she said.

Gratton-Camis said they had been getting tips that she was being held captive and tortured.

"So, knowing that wasn't true ... that brings me peace," she said.''

I saw some of those awful rumors posted on social media. Another great thing about WS moderation I appreciate.

 

[FoxxTraxx]

This is an aerial view of the 9600 block of West Colfax Ave, close to where her body was found. There is an older but still operating motel on Colfax. It is surrounded by numerous small business and residential properties nearby. It's not the best part of town but not an area people intentionally avoid either - at least in the daytime. A deceased person would have been noticed pretty quickly IMO. Aerial view of 9600 Block W. Colfax

 

[Knox]

This is an aerial view of the 9600 block of West Colfax Ave, close to where her body was found. There is an older but still operating motel on Colfax. It is surrounded by numerous small business and residential properties nearby. It's not the best part of town but not an area people intentionally avoid either - at least in the daytime. A deceased person would have been noticed pretty quickly IMO. Aerial view of 9600 Block W. Colfax

Thank you for this very helpful!

 

[truthfinder2019]

Isn’t SS her salon? I’m asking how far her home was from the alley she was found in. I think Jax left her home via Uber the day she disappeared?

Yes sorry you are right, the apt she was last seen at is on the 4200 block of E. Iliff Avenue according to MSM

 

[PawneeDew]

Could her body have been hidden in debris?

 

[PawneeDew]

Isn’t SS her salon? I’m asking how far her home was from the alley she was found in. I think Jax left her home via Uber the day she disappeared?

Twelve miles, I'm getting...

 

[sunflowermomma]

So why was she in the area by the motel? How did she get there, where did the uber drop her off? Is there record of her staying or being seen at the motel or any businesses around there? Did she meet someone at the motel that did her harm? all JMO.

 

[starlightstarbright]

I wonder if sadly she was found in that long gap between the buildings and the motel. I can see if the grounds are not well cared for that perhaps no one goes back there and there may not be windows out the back. Who would even go wandering back there? MOO