Remains of missing Colorado teen Amanda Overstreet identified after discovery in freezer

Human remains found in a freezer in Colorado have been identified as Amanda Leariel Overstreet. The remains were discovered in January by new homeowners during a garage sale. Amanda, who was about 16 when she disappeared in April 2005, was never reported missing. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Amanda is the biological daughter of the previous homeowners. No arrests have been made, and the investigation into her disappearance continues. Forensic testing of evidence is still ongoing. Community members expressed shock at the discovery. A neighbor recounted how the new owners found the remains while preparing to transport the freezer. The circumstances of Amanda's disappearance are still being investigated.