The person at the center of this case
Janine Ann Johler, 38, of Aurora, Colorado
Homicide · Open
17 years waiting · since 2009
VICTIM - JANINE ANN JOHLER - AURORA, COLORADO
Justice for Janine Ann Johler, 38, of Aurora, Colorado — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1What were Janine's movements and activities in the days leading up to May 1, 2009?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence was found at the discovery site, and does it indicate the location was the primary crime scene or a disposal site?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone traveling on Interstate 70 or Canyon Creek Road observe suspicious activity in the area during late April or early May 2009?
On May 1, 2009, a dismembered body was discovered on private property near Canyon Creek Road in Garfield County, Colorado, approximately five miles west of Glenwood Springs. The remains were identified through fingerprints as 38-year-old Janine Ann Johler of Aurora, Colorado, who had been reported missing by her family six days earlier. The circumstances of her death and the identity of the person responsible remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about her final days and movements.
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contact
Lead #4Who was Janine in contact with during her final days, and did anyone notice changes in her behavior or relationships?
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suspect
Lead #5Were there known associates or individuals in Janine's life with violent histories or motive?
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Source Narrative
Aurora, Colorado May 1, 2009 The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office (western Colorado) is investigating the discovery of a dismembered body that was found on private property adjacent to Garfield County Road 137, also known as Canyon Creek Road, which is located approximately parallel to the 109 mile mark of Interstate 70 (I-70). The area of the discovery is located on the north side of the interstate and is approximately five (5) miles west of the City of Glenwood Springs, CO.
Subsequently, the body has been positively identified through fingerprint comparison as 38 year old Janine Ann Johler of Aurora CO (front range area/metro Denver). Janine Ann Johler had been reported to the Aurora Police Department by her family as a missing person on May 7th, 2009.
Timeline of Events
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2009-05-01
Dismembered body discovered
A dismembered body was found on private property adjacent to Garfield County Road 137, approximately 5 miles west of Glenwood Springs, CO, north of Interstate 70.
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2009-05-07
Reported missing
Janine Ann Johler was reported missing to the Aurora Police Department by her family.
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2009
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2009
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
$1,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case