Alex Henderson was 15 when he was last seen at his home on Morgan County Road, in an area known locally as Lover’s Lane, in early July 2022. Human remains were found two days after he was last seen but the body wasn’t identified as Alex until October. An autopsy determined he died of a single gunshot wound and the death was ruled a homicide.

Investigators arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the killing and announced the teenager would be charged as an adult. The suspect is being held at a juvenile detention center on a one-million-dollar cash or surety bond. A gag order issued by the Morgan County District Court has prevented release of the suspect’s identity or details about motive.

Alex’s uncle Brandon Henderson said the young man had reconnected with family the year before and described him as fearless. The family continues to mourn and seek answers. If anyone has information about Alex or the events around early July 2022 in Fort Morgan, please come forward.