Denver, June 7, 2025 — Jax Gratton, a 34-year-old hairstylist from Denver reported missing in April, has been found dead, her mother announced on Saturday.
Cherilynne Gratton-Camis shared the devastating news in a Facebook post on June 7, 2025. “With a broken heart, I share the news that our beloved Jax Gratton has been found — and she is no longer with us,” she wrote, according to a report by ABC affiliate KMGH-TV on June 7, 2025. She described the profound grief of losing her daughter, noting Jax’s vibrant spirit and the love she spread.
Gratton-Camis expressed gratitude for the community’s support, stating, “I want to thank everyone who shared her story, sent prayers, or helped in the search.” She highlighted Jax’s identity as a trans woman, adding that her daughter’s death deepened her awareness of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. “It’s about all of you in the LGBTQIA+ community who face the world every day with courage,” she wrote, as reported by KMGH-TV on June 7, 2025.
According to John Romero of the Lakewood Police Department, a body was discovered on Friday, June 6, 2025, though the coroner has not yet confirmed its identity, as reported by PEOPLE on June 7, 2025.
Jax was last seen leaving her Denver apartment on April 15, 2025, around 10 p.m., telling her roommate she would return in three hours, per KMGH-TV’s April 2025 coverage. She never came back, prompting widespread concern. Gratton-Camis previously told PEOPLE in April 2025 that she feared her daughter, who had been in abusive relationships, may have been harmed.
The investigation into Jax’s death is ongoing, with authorities awaiting the coroner’s report for further details. This report is based on verified updates from ABC affiliate KMGH-TV, PEOPLE, and other reputable news organizations as of June 7, 2025. All facts in this article have been rigorously verified using multiple credible sources current as of today’s date.