Authorities identify body parts found in Colorado freezer as those of missing girl from 2005

nbcnews.com — October 12, 2024 at 03:01 AM UTC

Authorities have identified body parts found in a freezer in Colorado as those of Amanda Leariel Overstreet, a 16-year-old girl last seen in 2005. The remains were discovered in January after the home was sold. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Amanda's death as a homicide. The remains included a head and forearms, but the rest of her body has not been located. DNA analysis confirmed the identification. The sheriff's office noted that the current homeowner is not connected to the previous case, as the house was remodeled before the sale.

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