UPDATE: On June 10, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office confirmed the identity of the body found over the weekend as that of Jax Gratton. The cause and manner of death have not been released. A two-month-long search for a beloved hairstylist, who went by the name Jax Gratton, tragically ended on Friday. Her friends and family told CBS News Colorado that her body was found in a Lakewood alleyway. On Saturday, Cherilynne Gratton-Camis confirmed with CBS Colorado that her daughter, Jax, was found deceased.
Main Idea: The body of missing Denver hairstylist Jax Gratton has been found, ending a two-month search.
Key Points:
Jax Gratton’s death may deepen fear and grief in LGBTQIA+ communities and remind families how hard missing-person cases can be when someone lives and works alone.
The case may push communities and small businesses to check in faster on missing workers and support safer, more visible local networks.
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The missing Denver hairstylist whose found body is the central subject of the article.
Friend and coworker of Jax Gratton who is quoted describing her and mourning her death.
Gratton’s mother, who confirms her daughter was found and is quoted reacting to the news.
Friend and coworker quoted about Gratton’s role in the LGBTQIA+ community and plans to continue her activism.
Salon manager and friend of Gratton mentioned as helping process the loss and planning a vigil.
The Denver salon suite where Gratton rented a space and where her disappearance was noticed.
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