On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the EPD detectives discovered the possible remains of missing person Colby Sheppard.
The remains were found on a property in the 1100 block of N. 12th St. when detectives were acting on information discovered during the missing persons investigation of Colby Sheppard. Evidence points towards the remains being Sheppard’s, however, confirmation will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
27-year-old Colby Sheppard was reported missing on Jan. 4, 2024. Due to information uncovered, 45-year-old Victor Battelo and 55-year-old Charles Jordan were booked on complaints of first-degree murder. Both individuals were already in custody at the Garfield County Detention Facility on unrelated charges.
Evidence suggests Mr. Sheppard was killed in retaliation for his rumored involvement in Kendra Battelo’s disappearance in 2022; however, not enough evidence supports this allegation.
Mrs. Battelo is still missing at this time.
