Discovery of the Body

On November 24, 1985, a motorist traveling along US Highway 285 near Light Lane in Conifer, Colorado, made a grim discovery. The nude body of a young woman was found abandoned on the roadside, marking the beginning of a perplexing murder investigation that remains unsolved to this day.

Identification of the Victim

The victim was soon identified as 21-year-old Lenora Christina Cortez, born on June 2, 1964. Family members recognized her and provided insights into her lifestyle, describing Lenora as a transient without a permanent home address. This aspect of her life presented challenges to investigators seeking to trace her movements and associations leading up to her untimely death. ...Read More