From The Albany Co. Sheriff’s Office:

On July 28th, Jaymz Bitner was taken into custody by Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office (Gilpin County, Colorado) in connection with the homicide of his father, James Bitner. A tarp containing a deceased James Bitner was discovered on July 4th at Mirror Lake.

The Albany County Sheriff’s Office initial investigation has been reclassified as a case of disposal of human remains, however, the original homicide charge is now being pursued in Colorado. Due to the ongoing investigation, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office cannot provide additional information at this time.

We acknowledge and appreciate the outstanding work of detectives McKinney and Curtis for their tireless efforts and meticulous investigation, resulting in a pivotal breakthrough in this case. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families affected and are committed to finding out the truth involving this matter.

Please remember, all charges are simply an accusation by law enforcement and all parties are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.