Genetic genealogy solves mystery of human remains found in Wheat Ridge

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Human skeletal remains discovered in Wheat Ridge more than a year ago have been identified, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office announced Wednesday.

The remains were identified through advanced genetic genealogy testing and belong to 57-year-old Robbie Swor. His cause of death is undetermined, according to the coroner’s report.

In December 2024, a man prospecting for gold behind the new Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge came upon the skeletal remains and contacted authorities…

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