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International Business Times
17 hours ago
- International Business Times
Jax Gratton: Transgender Hairstylist Who Went Mysteriously Disappeared from Her Denver Apartment Found Dead
The search for a missing transgender hairstylist ended in tragedy after police found her body over the weekend. Jax Gratton, 34, was last seen around 10 p.m. on April 15, when she told her roommate she was going out for a few hours but never returned, Denver 7 reported. Her disappearance triggered a two-month search throughout the Colorado city, with concerns from the LGBTQ+ community that she may have been specifically targeted, 9 News reported. Cherilynne Gratton-Camis, Gratton's mother, expressed her concerns about her daughter's disappearance, telling PEOPLE that she had a history of being in abusive relationships. On Saturday, Gratton-Camis confirmed on Facebook that her daughter was found dead. Tragic End "With a broken heart, I share the news that our beloved Jax Gratton has been found - and she is no longer with us," the grieving mother wrote on a page dedicated to finding the missing woman. "There are no words strong enough for the grief we are feeling. The light she carried, the love she gave so freely and the joy she brought into our lives have been taken from this world far too soon." Gratton-Camis told Denver 7 that she found some solace in knowing her daughter was still wearing the same clothes she had on when she left the night of April 15, indicating that she likely died that same evening. "She didn't spend six to seven weeks in horrible situations," Gratton-Camis said, saying that she had initially received news that Jax was being held captive and was being tortured. "So knowing that wasn't true... brings me peace." Lakewood police have not officially confirmed that the body found in an alley Friday night is that of Gratton, only saying that it was severely decomposed when a passerby found it. However, Gratton-Camis said a detective at the scene told her he recognized Jax by her tattoos. "I'm very thankful for that because I would be waiting weeks" for a confirmation, she said. Cause of Death Still Unclear Gratton-Camis earlier said that she became worried when her daughter failed to contact the family over Easter weekend—something she described as out of character. Gratton's coworkers at Solera Salon in Denver, where stylists manage their own appointments, also noticed days later that she had stopped showing up for work. She finished her final appointment on April 12, but after that she began missing scheduled sessions which her friends described as highly unusual for her. "It was when she was missing client appointments, especially certain clients who she is very close with, outside the salon, that we realized something wasn't quite right," Brandy Carey, her manager and close friend, told KCNC-TV. "We started communicating with each other -- 'have you seen Jax? have you seen Jax?' Everybody was like, "no, we haven't heard from her.'" The exact cause and circumstances of Gratton's death are still unknown and are currently being investigated as part of a "suspicious death investigation."
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Newsweek
Missing Denver Hairstylist Found Dead After Two-Month Search—Family
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jax Gratton, a 34-year-old hair stylist from Denver who had been missing since April 15, was found dead in Lakewood, Colorado, her family announced on Saturday, after Gratton's body was discovered in an alley the day prior. The Lakewood Police Department said in a post that didn't identify Gratton, who is a transgender woman, as the deceased, that law enforcement was investigating a "suspicious death" after a bystander found remains in an advanced state of decomposition. "The body was in advanced stages of decomposition and could not be positively identified," Lakewood Police wrote in a press release on Facebook. "It does appear to be the body of an adult." While authorities have not yet officially confirmed the identity, Gratton's relatives stated the body was hers. "With a broken heart, I share the news that our beloved Jax Gratton has been found — and she is no longer with us," Cherilynne Gratton-Camis, Gratton's mother, wrote in a post on Facebook. "There are no words strong enough for the grief we are feeling. The light she carried, the love she gave so freely, and the joy she brought into our lives have been taken from this world far too soon." Newsweek has reached out to the Lakewood Police Department for more information via email Saturday during non-working hours. The Context The discovery brought an end to a search that mobilized friends, family, and the wider Denver community for nearly two months. The outcome leaves pressing questions for authorities and loved ones regarding the circumstances that led to Gratton's death and the need for closure in such cases. What To Know A bystander found the body in an alley late Friday on the 9600 block of West Colfax Avenue in Lakewood, the press release from the police said. Law enforcement responded to the scene and described the remains as being in an advanced stage of decomposition. Investigators have not yet publicly released a positive identification or details regarding the cause or manner of death. Friends and family said Gratton was last seen around 10 p.m. on April 15, leaving her residence in Denver. According to friends, her roommate said she indicated she would be gone for about three hours that night and did not return, local news station Denver7 previously reported. "This has opened my eyes in ways I can't ignore. It's not just about Jax — it's about all of you in the LGBTQIA+ community who face the world every day with courage, just wanting to live, love, and exist safely and equally," Gratton's mother wrote in her post. "That should never be a fight. And yet it is." For weeks, community members, friends, and family undertook search efforts, distributed flyers, and circulated Gratton's image on social media seeking information about her disappearance. Police respond to a possible shooting at on January 22, 2024, in Bloomington, Indiana. Police respond to a possible shooting at on January 22, 2024, in Bloomington, Indiana. Getty What People Are Saying Cherilynne Gratton-Camis, Jax Gratton's mother, wrote on Facebook: "I want to thank everyone — near and far — who has shown up for us. Everyone who shared her story. Everyone who shared her face. Everyone who sent out a prayer, a hope, a kind thought. Everyone who hit the ground running and hasn't stopped." What Happens Next The Jefferson County Coroner's Office is set to conduct an autopsy this weekend to confirm the identity and cause of death. Law enforcement agencies are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of Gratton's disappearance and death.
The Star
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Roundup: UK labor market lacks momentum as wage growth slows, unemployment rises
LONDON, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Britain's labor market showed further signs of cooling in early 2025, as wage growth slowed, unemployment edged higher, and job vacancies continued to decline, according to official data released Tuesday. As shown by data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the employment rate stood at 75.0 percent in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a marginal increase from the same period last year, however, the unemployment rate also increased from a year ago. The number of employees on company payrolls in Britain dropped by 47,000 between February and March, with early estimates indicating a further decline of 33,000 in April. Last month, the total number of payrolled employees stood at 30.3 million. Meanwhile, wage growth continued to moderate. Average weekly earnings excluding bonuses rose by 5.6 percent in the three months to March compared with the same period a year earlier, down from 5.9 percent in the previous quarter. Including bonuses, total pay rose by 5.5 percent year-on-year. After adjusting for inflation, real regular pay grew by 1.8 percent. Job vacancies fell by 42,000 in the three months to April, marking the 34th consecutive quarterly decline. The total number of vacancies now stands at 761,000, slightly below pre-pandemic levels. Following recent increases in employment costs, businesses across various sectors are facing growing pressure. Kate Shoesmith, deputy chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, described the lack of momentum in the job market as the key issue in Britain. She said the decline of vacancies was an expected outcome of recent rises in employment costs. Following higher payroll taxes and a recent increase in the minimum wage, the retail and hospitality sectors, in particular, have recorded increased job cuts in March and April. The rising cost of employment remains "a major challenge," said Jane Gratton, deputy director of public policy at the British Chambers of Commerce. "Business sentiment has dropped due to the National Insurance increase and other changes to employment policy." "Although vacancies are now more than half a million below their pandemic peak, firms tell us recruitment remains a huge challenge. They are still struggling to find people with the skills they need, which is continuing to drive wage growth and feed into inflation," Gratton added, noting that the situation is likely to get worse for employers in the months ahead. Noting that access to global talent remains the only solution to address urgent skills shortages, Gratton pointed out that the option has become even more costly. Moreover, the British government has been tightening immigrant policies. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that the UK government is increasing the skill thresholds for migrant workers, raising the degree level required, and tightening the English language requirements. The Bank of England lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25 percent earlier this month, but policymakers have stressed the need for more evidence of easing inflation before further rate cuts. Analysts noted that persistent wage growth poses a challenge to the central bank's efforts to curb inflationary pressure. Analysts maintain that the cooling job market reflects pressures from both domestic policy shifts and global trade uncertainties weighing on business confidence.
Cision Canada
01-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
The Mining Association of Canada Comments on Outcome of Federal Election Français
OTTAWA, ON, May 1, 2025 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) congratulates Prime Minister-designate on his election victory and looks forward to working with the new government to enhance responsible mining and critical minerals development in Canada. The mining industry is eager to collaborate with all parties to ensure one of Canada's most important resource sectors is competitive and attractive to investors. "Mining is one of the most economically significant sectors in Canada and contributes $117 billion to the country's GDP and accounts for 21% of the value of Canadian goods exported. Canadian mining is also an important employer, accounting for one in every 30 jobs across the country," said Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of MAC. "Canada's mining industry is well placed to provide the materials, including critical minerals, essential to healthcare, communications and low carbon technologies and our sector would benefit from strategic government supports to ensure we are able to seize the opportunity before us." Canada's mining sector operates some of the lowest carbon-intensive mines in the world thanks to Canada's abundance of clean energy, the adoption of world-class sustainability standards like Towards Sustainable Mining and company implementation of low emission technologies at their sites. Canada's mining industry should become the supplier of choice for the minerals and metals that are needed for defence, semi-conductors, energy and other clean technologies. "The Liberal platform proposed a broad range of positive actions to support the growth of Canada's mining sector, including trade-enabling infrastructure investments, new and expanded tax measures to support the competitiveness of the mining industry and support for Indigenous participation in natural resources projects. Taken together, all of these will attract more investment and help bring more mines into production. We were also pleased to see both the Liberals and Conservatives committing to dramatically accelerate project reviews and we are keen to work with the new Parliament to make this happen in a responsible manner." continued Gratton. MAC and its members would like to thank all outgoing MPs for their support for the Canadian mining industry over the years and looks forward to meeting with newly elected members from all parties to discuss the importance of the sector to ensure it is well positioned for future success. The mining industry is a major sector of Canada's economy, contributing $117 billion to national GDP and responsible for 21 percent of Canada's total domestic exports. Canada's mining sector employs 694,000 people directly and indirectly across the country. The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses. About MAC The Mining Association of Canada is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry. Its members account for most of Canada's production of base and precious metals, uranium, diamonds, metallurgical coal, mined oil sands and industrial minerals and are actively engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication. Please visit
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Hairstylist, 34, Reported Missing Over 1 Week After She Was Last Seen Leaving Denver Apartment
Jax Gratton, a Denver hairstylist, has been missing for two weeks after she was last seen leaving her apartment building Her mom became alarmed when she didn't hear from her daughter on Easter "If she's out there, alive, she's going to make it through this," she said A Denver community is frantically searching for a 34-year-old woman who has been missing for two weeks, according to authorities. Jax Gratton, a beloved hairstylist, was last seen on April 15 near the 4200 block of E. Iliff Avenue, the Denver Police Department tells PEOPLE. She was reported missing on Wednesday, April 24. An investigation is ongoing. Friends and family told ABC affiliate KMGH-TV that Gratton left her apartment at approximately 10 p.m. local time after telling her roommate that she'd be out for about three hours, but never came back. A photo shared with the outlet shows Gratton wearing a jacket and carrying two bags. 'It's just, it's absolutely a mystery," the hairstylist's mom, Cherilynn Gratton-Camis, told KMGH-TV. She became worried when she didn't hear from her daughter, especially on Easter. "Jax calls me when great things happen and when bad things happen, and every single holiday,' the mom continued, according to the report. 'She has never missed a holiday." Related: After Teen Is Paralyzed from Super Rare Spinal Cord Stroke, Her Nurses Comfort Her with an Unforgettable Gesture (Exclusive) The mom told KMGH-TV that no one is aware of who Gratton was meeting or the location. Concern grew when loved ones realized Gratton didn't make plans for her cat, Madam Francesca, or take her medications or makeup, the outlet reported. 'She has had a very rough life being transgender, but she has survived and I'm so proud of her,' Gratton-Camis told The Denver Post. 'If she's out there, alive, she's going to make it through this.' Gratton's parents reached out to stylists who work at Solera Salon Suites, where Gratton rents out a space. Gratton's friend, Brandy Carey, a manager of the company's North Broadway branch, was able to access her computer and saw that Gratton had checked out her last client on Saturday, April 12, she told the paper. Related: Woman Was Buried Alive for 30 Minutes While at Work. Why She 'Never Thought' She'd Die Down There (Exclusive) Since her disappearance, the community has put up flyers featuring Gratton's picture and asking people about her whereabouts. A Facebook group entitled 'Find Jax Gratton Denver' currently has 1,800 members. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. For Carey, the response to Gratton's disappearance is 'hauntingly beautiful,' she told The Denver Post. 'I don't think any one of us, on a day-to-day basis, understands how many people care about us,' she added. Related: Police Are 'Concerned' About Well-Being of Massachusetts Teen Who Was Last Seen Walking Near Her Home In a Facebook update, Gratton-Camis said that her daughter is in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. 'We need to have a sighting of Jaxs,' her mom wrote on Monday, April 28. Gratton-Camis and Carey did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment. Gratton has red hair, blue eyes, weighs 150 lbs. and is 5'8' tall, according to the Denver Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 720-913-2000. Read the original article on People
