Jefferson County Sheriff's Office: Arrest Made In Homicide Investigation

Press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office:

February 16, 2022

Jefferson County, CO. – On the night of Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 27000 block of South Timber Trail in Conifer for a welfare check. Neighbors were worried about the resident in the home, who they had not seen in a couple of days. The resident was later identified as 55-year old Michele Scott. Deputies found the home locked and dark with no one home. 

Jefferson County, CO.

On Monday, Feb. 14, neighbors spoke with a member of Michele’s family, who gave them permission to enter the home. Once inside, neighbors found the dogs had not been cared for, which caused them concern. Deputies arrived back at the house about 8 a.m. and upon entering, found concerning evidence suggesting foul play. The JCSO immediately deployed numerous resources to further search the property and begin a search for Michele.

Animal Control Unit: 303-271-5070

Civil Unit: 303-271-6580

Golden, CO 80419 

Phone: 303-271-0211

This press release was produced by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The views expressed here are the author’s own.