Kathy Adams, 57, whose body was found Oct. 23 off Highway 36 near the Larimer-Boulder county line, had been missing since Oct.12, when her sister was unable to make contact with her. A warrant was issued Wednesday for the arrest of Marks, who police had sought for questioning since Adams disappeared. Marks is accused of second-degree murder.
Adams died of blunt-force injury.
Marks is Adams' common-law husband, and her family has said they had a tumultuous 20-year relationship.
Sheriff Jim Alderden said he appreciates investigators' "hundreds of hours and dedicated effort" as well as help from the public in the investigation.
Marks has a criminal history that includes driving while ability impaired and drug possession, among other offenses.
Officers in Boulder County responded to a verbal domestic dispute between Marks and Adams in 2007, but no arrests were made, according to Rick Brough with Boulder County Sheriff's Office.
Adams' psychic business was licensed on Harmony Road from 1999 to 2005, according to records. It is unclear where the business might later have operated.
She was living at 2920½ East Mulberry Street, and Adams' sister had last spoken with her Oct. 7 before she went missing.
Investigators who visited the residence Oct. 12 observed evidence leading them to suspect foul play. On Oct. 13, investigators found a 1995 Buick LeSabre — which they believe was last used by Adams and Marks — at a Longmont-area motel near Interstate 25 and Colorado Highway 119.
Investigators executed up to 10 search warrants as they searched for Adams.
Sheriff's Office spokesman John Schulz said this week that Marks' arrest warrant was sealed from public inspection because of the ongoing investigation.
Second-degree murder carries a sentence of eight to 24 years in prison.
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