CO COPS: Body Found Is Missing Denver Preschool Teacher Peter McInerney

Peter McInerney has been identified as the body found near Jones Pass, outside of Berthoud Falls, Colorado. He was last seen on Sunday, Feb. 18.

McInerney’s vehicle was found covered in snow near a trailhead in the same area last week.

The Denver preschool teacher at Children’s Center at Park Hill United Methodist Church had been missing for more than a week was found Thursday. He did not report to work on Feb. 20, according to a letter the school’s director sent to parents. Last Thursday, Undersheriff Bruce Snelling with the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office said a hiker and skier found McInerney’s backpack and spot beacon up on a ridge. His body was found just south of this discovery. source

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.