On February 9, 2022, the El Paso County Coroner's Office has made a positive identification of the female remains found on the property located in the 9600 block of Burgess Road. The female remains were recovered on February 7, 2022. The victim has been identified as 19 year-old Kara Nichols. 

The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has yet to rule on cause and manner of death.

This is still an active investigation, all investigative updates will be provided by the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office.

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the friends and family of Kara.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact our Investigations Tip Line at 719-520-6666.