Courtesy of Alamosa Valley Courier Online Edition

DEL NORTE — Rio Grande County Sheriff Brian Norton issued a comment Tuesday afternoon about a recent investigation of pro-perty in Monte Vista.
His statement follows:
“The continuing investigation into the case of Danice Day, who has been missing since Jan. 9, 2002, has led us to 1820 Grande Avenue in Monte Vista. It used to be a gas station and was recently torn down.
“Through investigation, we believed there could be evidence or clues to Danice Day’s disappearance in that area.
“The site was mapped out and target areas were identified. Those areas were excavated through the weekend.
“There was a bone believed to be from a joint located in a grease line below the ground surface, along with other items of interest and those items will be sent to C.B.I. for testing.
“I will not comment on all the items found until the testing is complete. (Unknown time frame when the testing will be completed.)
“Several agencies were involved in this recent activity, such as the: Alamosa Sheriff’s Office, Monte Vista Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Necro Search from Denver, Office of the Attorney General and Division of Wildlife.
“Even though we will no longer be on Main Street in view of the public, the investigation continues at the same pace as you have seen over the past few days.
“There are other areas of interest that we will be looking at in regards to this case.
“Again, we are asking that anyone who may think they know something or have heard something, even if they feel that it may make no difference, are encouraged to call the Rio Grande Sheriff’s Office at 657-4000 and speak with Sheriff Brian Norton or Captain Jon Gonzales. You may also call the District Attorney’s Office at 589-3725 and speak with Investigator Shawn Woods.�

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I hope they find that the bone was Danice's. Her killer has been able to continue on with his life, while her parents sit waiting for someone to find her. Her killer has been able to raise her child and even have more, while the people who love her have to wonder if they will ever know what really happened to her.
Thank you for running the story about Danice Day. I first heard about the disappearance of Danice in 2002, when I was in Del Norte for a high school reunion. Danice's case, or the lack of action on it at that point, always bothered me greatly. This past Monday evening, Danice's disappearance was mentioned on Denver television, of all places! In Tuesday morning's Rocky Mountain News, there was a story of the still-missing Danice. It sparked my interest again and I "Googled" Danice and found a website about her. It was heart-breaking. I am so glad that The Valley Courier has printed a follow-up story that could possibly have a final resolution of the mystery of Danice's disappearance. Thank you very much, Valley Courier, and may those who were responsible for Danice's death be swiftly brought to justice! More than likely, one of them will take the coward's way out and he'll do himself in, leaving the other one to fry alone. It's only my Opinion. Thanks again, Courier, for writing about Danice Day. Danice is Never Forgotten and she shall be Forever Young!
Caroleena Klein
Have the last four years i have prayed for the family of Danise Day, that some day they would be able to find there loved one and put her to rest in a peaceful place where she deserves to be. I have prayed that here killers will finally be put where they belong!!!!!
ann
I hope her killers will soon be revealed and be fried for there crime . I can not see how a person can do what they did to this young lady,her family and her children and so far has gotten away with it WHAT WENT WRONG????? A message for the family, "you are in our prayers everyday we pray for you that god may help heal your hearts and that your daughter will soon find rest " We feel so deeply for all of you" A message to her killers "HOW CAN YOU LIVE WITH YOURSELF?? YOU TOOK A BEAUTIFUL PERSON FROM HERE FAMILY, HER CHILDREN ALL WAS LOST WHEN YOU DID THIS.WORSE OF ALL YOU ACT LIKE NOTHING EVER HAPPENED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!God have mercy on your souls!!!!I am also glad that sheriff Brian Norton is in charge of this investagtion, now something will get done!!
Jhon
When Danice first was reported missing, why was it not investigated like it should have been. Sheriff Norton found the people that killed Brad Metzger, why didn't Sheriff Medina find Danice Day's killer? was it because Sheriff Medina did not investigate the situation more closely. There are a lot of questions that have not been answered as to why Sheriff Medina did not do certain things about this case. I also hope that the bone(s) they found were that of Danice, so that her family can have some closure and Danice rest in peace.