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Remains Discovered on Ute Trail Identified as Missing 22-Year-Old
Human remains discovered by a hiker on the Ute Trail near CR 182 have been identified as a missing 22-year-old from Eaton. In March of 2021, the Salida P

Human remains discovered by a hiker on the Ute Trail near CR 182 have been identified as a missing 22-year-old from Eaton.
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On September 23rd, 2023, a person hiking in the Ute Trail area located human remains near CR 182. The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office and the Chaffee County Coroner’s arrived and processed the scene. There were no signs of foul play discovered during the investigation.
The remains were taken for autopsy by the Chaffee County Coroner’s Office. On September 28th, 2023, the Chaffee County Coroner’s Office positively identified the remains as Nathan Schwartz, by dental records.
At this time, the family has been contacted and the case is closed. All three agencies would like to send our condolences to the family.
