COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest of a suspect connected to the death of a Colorado Springs man in July.
According to Crime Stoppers, the body of Brian Kretz was found off Gold Camp Road on Wednesday, July 26th. The Colorado Springs Police Department confirmed with our newsroom that Kretz was located by a person walking in the area. The exact location of the body was not disclosed in an effort to "preserve the integrity of the investigation" according to the department.
“CSPD is working hard to solve this terrible crime and we need help from the community to find those responsible. Call Crime Stoppers if you have information that will help us,” said CSPD Chief Adrian Vasquez in a news release.
According to an autopsy report acquired from the El Paso County Coroner's Office, Kretz is said to have died due to an acute methamphetamine toxicity overdose. The coroner's office said upon initial investigation, it was thought that Kretz's death was suspicious in manner, but after lack of trauma found during a post-mortem examination, it was determined Kretz did not die at the hands of another individual.
The report goes on to describe how Kretz's body was discovered. According to an initial investigation of the scene, Kretz was found lying off the side of the road along a steep embankment. Kretz was said to be partially wrapped and partially duct taped in a blanket, multiple bedsheets, and a mattress lying next to the bushes by Kretz.
The Colorado Springs Police Department confirmed they are the lead investigators in this case and are investigating it as abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence.
Information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for this act. If you have information about this incident call 719-634-STOP (7867) or log on to Crime Stoppers and complete the information form. Your information will be kept completely anonymous.
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