On May 24, 2022, El Paso County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the 4600 block of Old Stage Road for a deceased person found by hikers in the area. Deputies arrived on scene and found a deceased man. 

Detectives conducted an investigation with the assistance of the Colorado Springs Metro Crime Lab. The death was determined to be suspicious. 

The El Paso County Coroner has identified the victim as 30 year-old, Jermaine Trevion Wilson.

After months of continued investigation, the suspect has been identified as Marquis Dunlap, date of birth: 04/14/1992. Dunlap was charged with Second Degree Murder for the death of Mr. Wilson. 

Marquis Dunlap was previously arrested on Possession of Weapon charges and has been incarcerated within the Federal Bureau of Prisons on unrelated charges. His mugshot is attached to this media release. 

On October 21, 2022, Laina Curtis, date of birth: 09/18/1984, turned herself in at the El Paso County Jail for Accessory to a Crime. She has since posted bail. Her mugshot is also attached to this media release.

Our sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Wilson.