30 years ago – January 18, 1985
Gilpin County Sheriff Rosetta Anderle and Undersheriff David Martinez responded to a call in the vicinity of Travis Gulch on January 10. A woman reported to the dispatcher that she had been assaulted. After contacting the reporting party, the man who had allegedly assaulted her had left the house. He was later apprehended by the Nederland marshal in that city. Suspected narcotics found at the scene are being analyzed. This week, Anderle stated that the case is under investigation and charges are pending. Further information regarding the case is supposed to be released next week.
Dennis White, recently appointed Coroner for Gilpin County, was hesitant at first to discuss his new position. He modestly commented that the position is considered by many to be too “morbid” to discuss. Yet after talking to him, one quickly realizes that he cares about people, he wants to help people, and he values doing a good job. He does not anticipate any changes in the procedures as coroner. Autopsies will continue to be completed, when requested, by Ben Galloway of Denver General Hospital in Denver. White is paid $25 per case, per day. He is not paid by the number of individuals, but only for the number of cases. It is comforting to know that White can handle the job, that he knows what that job is and what it entails, and that he cares.
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