Utah authorities believe that bones found in the desert about 70 miles from Moab are those of a 64-year-old Centennial man whose business partner is awaiting trial in connection with his death.
Hae C. Park, who owned businesses across the metro area, including a restaurant, motels and other properties, disappeared in March 2010 after going to meet his partner, Joong Rhee, 67, at a Denver office.
The Denver district attorney charged Rhee with first-degree murder in April 2010. He is being held without bail at Denver County Jail.
A traveler found the remains in remote Grand County, Utah, in April, according to Grand County sheriff’s investigator Brent Pace.
“A gentleman traveling cross-country stopped at the exit to walk his dog, walked down the wash, kicked something, and it was a jawbone. We investigated and found more bones,” he said.
Investigators are waiting for DNA test results but are certain the bones are Park’s.
Denver Public Defender Lisa Arnold, who represents Rhee, declined to comment. Rhee’s trial is scheduled to begin Oct. 3, according to the Denver district attorney’s office. Tom McGhee, The Denver Post
