Missing Broomfield Teen Was 'Murdered,' Father Says

BROOMFIELD, CO — The father of a missing Broomfield woman said she was "murdered" and an online fundraiser has been set up to help cover her funeral costs.

Broomfield Police last week asked the public for help finding Natalie Bollinger, 19, who had been missing since Thursday around noon.

Ted Bollinger, her father, posted in a Facebook comment on Saturday: "My daughter was murdered."

While police have not confirmed that Natalie Bollinger died, a body was found in the woods in Thornton, Colorado, near East 116th Avenue and Riverdale Road. That death was being investigated as a homicide, multiple media outlets reported. The body wasn't publicly identified.

A GoFundMe page has been established to help the family pay for her funeral.

The post said Natalie was reported missing a few days ago and never made it home.

"This tragic loss of a beautiful 19 year old girl has been devastating for her family. Her father Ted Bollinger is trying to raise money to give his little girl the funeral she deserves. Anything you can donate will help. Please pray for this sweet girl and her family."

Image via GoFundMe