Murder of Paige Birgfeld

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On June 28, 2007, Paige Birgfeld, a 34‑year‑old woman, disappeared from Grand Junction, Colorado. She was reported missing two days later by her eight‑year‑old daughter. On July 1, 2007, Birgfeld's red Ford Focus was found on fire in a parking lot a few miles from her home, with no sign of her. The investigation changed focus when authorities learned that she had been working as an escort through a secret business called Models Inc., using the alias "Carrie". Her remains were found on March 6, 2012, in the Route 50 area of Wells Gulch in Delta County, approximately 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Grand Junction. Duct tape was found among the remains, leading authorities to conclude that Birgfeld had been kidnapped and murdered. Lester Ralph Jones, a former client with a history of domestic violence, became the prime suspect. In November 2014, the 63‑year‑old Jones was charged with kidnapping, first‑degree murder, felony murder, and second‑degree murder. On December 27, 2016, he was found...

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