Central City, CO Area Cold Cases

Name

Randi Coon

Age

14

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

According to law enforcement, randi coon was last seen in arvada, colorado on july 31, 1999. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arvada police department.

Agency

Arvada Police Department

Name

Elizabeth Miller

Age

14

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

14 year old beth miller was last seen on tuesday, august 16, 1983, in the town of idaho springs, clear creek county, colorado. She was wearing white jogging shorts, blue t-shirt, and white running shoes. To date, no physical evidence or remains have ever been found. (second picture is age-progressed to age 41) anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the idaho springs police department.

Agency

Idaho Springs Police Department

Name

Jeanette Baca

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 11, 1978, jeanette baca was found deceased. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Margaret Beck

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 18, 1963 margaret "Peggy" beck, a 16 year-old girls scout aide, was discovered dead at the flying g ranch girl scout camp, near deckers. Beck had been sleeping alone in a tent near many other campers. Beck had been sexually assaulted and strangled. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Dellmer Betts

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, april 27, 1986, hikers found the body of a white male in a drainage ditch at highway 6, about 4.5 miles west of highway 58. The body was identified as 29 year old dellmer betts, who had recently been released from prison. Betts was reportedly last seen on friday, april 25, 1986, at a residence near 34th and lawrence in denver, where he was temporarily staying. Betts was wearing blue jeans, bright orange socks, and a blue t-shirt when found. Betts' brown briefcase was not recovered. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Elie Boisvert

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the afternoon of june 9, 1965 neighbors on the 1800 block of cody street heard yelling and went outside to discover elie boisvert had been cut and was yelling at a male to leave. Witnesses described the man as a black male, 35 to 40 years of age, about six feet tall, wearing a dark colored suit, dark shoes and a dress hat. The suspect ran south on cody, east on 18th to carr and south on carr to colfax. Mr. Boisvert confirmed the male had been the one to cut him. Mr. Boisvert died as a result of the incident. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Helen Burton

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Frederich Cassel

Age

50

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In the beginning of november 1972 frederich cassel was admitted into the hospital, released and then re-admitted in december, complaining of shortness of breath and chest congestion. Cassel died in the hospital on december 11, 1972. Cassel was found to have been poisoned. Cassel lived in the applewood area and worked in general service administration at the federal center in lakewood. Prior to his death cassel wrote in a diary of suspicions involving his wife and other men. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jessica Caudill

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 14, 1990 hikers on north table mountain located the body of a female in a ravine just off of highway 58. Investigation determined that the body was that of 15 year old jessica caudill, who had been deceased for several days. Jessica was a runaway from georgia, who was known to have hitched rides with truck drivers, and had previously done so all the way to california. Jessica also used the name night child and angel heart when she traveled. She was frequently seen wearing a denim jacket with brown leather fringe. She was known to have hung out at truck stops, and was believed to have been seen at the union 76 truck stop at west 44th avenue and ward road in wheat ridge. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Melanie Cooley

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 15, 1975, melanie "Suzi" cooley left nederland high school where she was a senior. She was last seen hitchhiking in nederland. A road maintenance worker found her body on may 2, 1975 in coal creek canyon. Melanie was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue jean jacket with an embroidered eagle on the back and tan colored boots. Melanie had been hit over the head repeatedly with a large rock. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriffs office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Hollis Corriveau

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, november 11, 1970, residents located a body in a ditch at the 4900 block of south wadsworth. The body was identified as 46-year-old hollis corriveau sr. Corriveau was last seen at about 8 pm on the evening of november 10, 1970 when he left the motel he owned and lived in -- the shangra-la at 2145 south santa fe -- to go to federal auction. Corriveau was wearing a dark green suit coat, black pants, a blue shirt, and an orange and green tie. He was also wearing a toupee. Corriveau's 1969 blue ford pickup truck was located in the parking lot of the sands bar at 1050 west evans. Anyone with information is encouraged to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Lenora Cortez

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nora Coursey

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In july of 1957, 30 year old nora lois coursey was found in in deer creek canyon. She had been missing since june 1957 when she attended an afternoon party in englewood. Coursey was last seen leaving the birthday party. Her car was found at colfax & elm in denver in june 1957. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Julia Detemple

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 17, 1986, two employees were loading gravel on an outlying coors property, when they found a badly decomposed body in a nearby brush. Investigation determined the body was that of 26 year old julia detemple. She was last seen on august 18, 1986 when she hitchhiked to the 40 high bar and later obtained a ride to the tap inn. After 8 pm she was issued a denver mountain parks ticket in red rocks park. Detemple was wearing blue jeans, a light blue short sleeve sweatshirt and brown boots. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Elvin Fuster

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 13, 1981, the body of elvin fuster was found shot on a property in the 4000 block of easley road in golden. Fuster had been living in the 1100 block of downing street in denver, and had been working at josephina's restaurant. Fuster had been assaulted in denver days before his murder, possibly related to drugs. A suspicious vehicle, described as a dark colored chevrolet camaro was seen in the early morning hours of the 13th of july. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jose Garcia

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Garrick

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Mark Groezinger

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 7, 1984, a body was found lying on the front seat of a blue and white 1973 buick two-door, parked at mother cabrini shrine, located near I-70 and highway 40 near golden. 29 year old mark groezinger had been shot and jewelry and keys were taken from the vehicle. Groezinger was last seen at his residence on april 6, 1984 at about 8:30 p.M. When he said he was going to play pool at a bar. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Stephanie Hart

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 14, 2000, at about 12:47 a.M. High-school sweethearts stephanie hart-grizzell and nicholas kunselman were killed in a subway sandwich shop a few blocks south of columbine high school. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jarl Hoffman

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 19, 1976 jarl hoffman, an inmate at the camp george west camp, was playing a game of billiards in the recreation building with other inmates. While inside the building hoffman was shot by someone from outside, near old golden road. A vehicle was seen speeding away. Nearby, five dogs were shot, two other dogs shot at, and other gunshots were fired within a few hours before and after homicide. Witnesses indicated more than one person was in the vehicle involved in the shootings. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Linda Hutchings

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 1, 1979, a family picking cattails found a body down an embankment, near indiana and west 82nd avenue. The body was later identified as linda hutchings, a 17-year-old arvada resident. Linda had been reported missing to the arvada police department on august 15, 1979. She was last seen at a friend's apartment in lakewood wearing white jeans, a white peasant-style top with embroidery, and tennis shoes. She may have been wearing a red coat. In the early morning hours of august 15 she left a note indicating she was headed home. Friends believed she had intended to hitchhike. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nicholas Kunselman

Age

15

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 14, 2000, at about 12:47 a.M. High-school sweethearts nicholas kunselman and stephanie hart-grizzell were killed in a subway sandwich shop a few blocks south of columbine high school. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Lilly

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 2, 1979, drivers along west 64th avenue found a man's body on the road. The body was identified as 27 year old john lilly, who had died of gunshot wounds. Lilly was known to sell drugs. He had left his mother's home in greeley early that morning in his two door gray mercedes. The mercedes was left along the road near lilly's body. Lilly was wearing blue jeans and a blue t-shirt. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Dennis Lingaas

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Eugene Lucero

Age

50

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 22, 1995, the body of eugene lucero was found at 6:50 am in the parking lot of the white ranch open space park, west of golden, co. Eugene was a metro taxi driver and picked up a passenger at the sapp brother's truck stop at I-70 and quebec st in denver between 3:00 and 5:00 am. Tha passenger had called for a cab and stated that he needed a ride west of denver. Later that same day, eugene's cab was found abandoned in denver at 54th and harrison. The passenger that eugene pick up is described as a white, adult male, 5'10" to 6', 170 to 200 lbs with dark brown hair and side burns. He was last seen that day wearing a camouflage coat, jeans, boots, and possibly a vest. He also carried a bright colored nylon bad with a dark strap. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Richard Malin

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 16, 1976, at 8:30 am, richard malin was found deceased by his wife at their residence in the 30000 block of palomino dr. In evergreen, co. Richard was found just inside the front door of the residence and had been shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Perla Lopez

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Perla lopez was last seen in arvada, colorado on march 16, 2004. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arvada police department.

Agency

Arvada Police Department

Name

Jeannie Moore

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 25, 1981, jeannie moore left her home for work at the tenneco gas station at 13th and wadsworth. 5 days later, on august 30, 1981, jeannie moore's body was found by picnickers in genesee park south of I-70. An autopsy showed death was caused by blows to the head. Jeannie moore was wearing blue jeans and a peach colored sweater, carrying a brown leather purse with a mushroom design and a blue bandana for a strap. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

James Murray

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 15, 1988, a body was found inside a septic tank in deer creek canyon. The body was identified as 35 year old james william murray, known to locals as "Crazy jim." murray had not been seen since december 1985, as he prepared for a trip to arizona. Murray lived in a cabin behind long brothers garage off highway 285 near conifer for a number of years. He also rented a house off of grapevine road for awhile. He was last known to have a beige volkswagen rabbit. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Joyce Neil

Age

17

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In april 1969, the body of 17 year old joyce neill was found off golden gate park road down an embankment. Neill had moved to denver from arizona, was working as a nurse's aide at mercy hospital and living in a house in denver with several roommates. Neill had been stabbed. She was last seen when she had been dropped off at city park. Neill had been associating with motorcycle gangs, possibly the husky hustlers. Neill was wearing white levi's, a striped shirt, and moccasin boots. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Nygaard

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 24, 1977 workers arrived for work at the entrance of the chieftain mine located near 15000 w. Alameda parkway, lakewood and discovered the body of john nygaard. Mr. Nygaard was last seen leaving his apartment on lafayette street in denver on may 23, 1977 with an unknown male. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Gary Soto

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Judy Pillman

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 26, 1986, a body was located on the west side of chatfield state park near south wadsworth. Investigation determined the body was 24-year-old judy pillman, who had been shot. She was last seen october 16, 1986, when she was dropped off near colfax and corona streets in denver. Pillman was wearing a black leather coat, a blue hooded sweatshirt, and blue jeans. She had been living at the arnold apartments located on the 1200 block of washington street in denver. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Teresa Schmidt

Age

53

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Teresa schmidt decided to go hiking on september 6, 2002. She is an experienced hiker and had visited the area before, but its physical features had been greatly changed by a forest fire and she may not have known her way around. She left lost valley guest ranch alone, carrying a backpack which contained a jacket and two bottles of water. Ms. Schmidt was last seen at about 3:00 p.M. On a trail leading to a rocky overlook east of the ranch. She was last seen wearing stonewashed jeans, a light-colored shirt, a turquoise windbreaker, and a black fanny pack. She was reported missing by her husband at 7:00 p.M. When she failed to return to the ranch, but search efforts did not begin until 2:00 a.M. The next day. Nearly seventy volunteer searchers, tracker dogs, and helicopters scoured the area for schmidt for six days after she disappeared. Her husband spent several days searching by motorcycle. Search efforts were hampered by inclement weather and the only thing anyone located was two sets of schmidt's footprints near cheesman overlook, one set on each side of the ridge. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Rita Sellers

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Sharon Stone

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 28, 1989, a man trying to find a hubcap discovered a body down an embankment near highway 93 on golden gate canyon road. The body was identified as sharon stone, who had also used the names sharon flynn and sharon geionety. Stone had been living in clinton, oklahoma and working as a maid in a hotel. In may, 1989, she had called her sister to say she was in colorado, and had come here with a man. Stone applied for a colorado id card and on may 30, 1989 worked for a temporary agency. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Rosetta Witt

Age

74

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 2, 1961, rosetta witt was shot in the grocery store attached to her home at 5050 carr street in jefferson county. Money was missing from the cash register. Shortly before the shooting a white male about 30 to 35 years of age, 5'8 to 5'10, 165-175 pounds, with dark hair in a pompadour style, was seen in the store. The man got into a two tone blue or bluish green 1950 to 1954 oldsmobile type car with a female. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Anthony Robinson

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the lafayette police department.

Agency

Lafayette Police Department

Name

Tye Baker

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tye and his brother rob were closing their local business, "Assay office restaurant," located at 6801 w. Alameda ave., at closing time when an unknown male suspect attempted to robb them. It resulted in a struggle and 21 year old tye baker was shot and killed. His brother rob baker was also shot and wounded in the struggle. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Angela Benson

Age

26

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On august 28, 1980 at approximately 7:30 a.M. Angelaquic benson left her boyfriend's residence, located in the 800 block of south van gordon court, lakewood, colorado, in her boyfriend's pick-up truck to look for employment. Benson called later that day and stated she would be arriving home later that day. Benson never returned to the residence. She is known to drink heavily and use drugs. On september 3, 1980 the truck was located at the union 76 truck stop off ward road and I-70. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Pamela Bluemel

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the evening of saturday, december 11, 1976 pamela jean bluemel was last seen attending the dual wedding reception of two sister's and two brothers at the vfw hall located at 1190 balsam street, located in the city of lakewood, colorado. On august 18, 1977, pamela jean bluemel's body was located near balsam and west colfax avenue, in lakewood, colorado. The cause of death in unknown at this time. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Mary Niemi

Age

41

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mary niemi was last seen in arvada, colorado on april 12, 2001, as she was leaving the women in crisis shelter. She has not been heard from since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arvada police department.

Agency

Arvada Police Department

Name

Steve Burton

Age

64

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On wednesday, june 28, 2006 at approximately 2:00 p.M., the lakewood police department responded to the 1800 block of south pierce street, located in the city of lakewood, upon the discovery of a deceased male, who was identified as steve burton, located inside the residence. During the investigation, it was determined that burglary was not the motive. It appears the murder of steve burton was most probably committed by someone he knew. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Frederick Cain

Age

41

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On october 21, 1986 fred cain left a health care facility near the intersection of west colfax avenue and wadsworth boulevard to attend an appointment in downtown denver. Cain never arrived at his scheduled appointment. It was later determined cain advised other patients at the health care facility that he was going to downtown denver and live with the bums around the railroad yards. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Matthew Cook

Age

20

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Malcolm Davis

Age

40

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Malcolm davis was reportedly a cocaine dealer and involved in prostitution. He had previously befriended a prostitute and later became romanitcally involved with her. A suspect, known only as "Miguel" was jealous of the relationship. A confrontation occurred in the house located at 1415 zephry st., between the two and davis was shot twice. "Miguel" has not been identified or located. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

James Dean

Age

52

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On december 1, 1996, 52 year old james dean left his home located in the 7000 block of west iowa avenue, lakewood, colorado, for a cross-country road trip in his 1983, ford, ranger pick-up truck to red rocks national monument located in utah. It is unknown if dean ever arrived in utah. Dean's vehicle was later located in san bernadino, ca on february 27, 1999. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Duong Do

Age

33

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 11, 1995, the victim was found deceased inside home at 7000 w. Florida ave. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Stephanie Drnovsek

Age

27

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On september 24, 1984, stephanie drnovosek's boyfriend contacted the lakewood police to report drnovosek as a missing person. Drnovosek's boyfriend last saw drnovosek leaving their residence located near the 10600 block of west virginia avenue, lakewood, colorado on september 5, 1984. To date drnovosek has not made contact with her family or friends. On september 22, 1984, drnovsek's vehicle was found stripped at colorado blvd and mexico ave. Photos are from 1973-1975 yearbooks. If you have any information regarding this case, you are encouraged to contact the lakewood police department cold case hotline at (303) 987-7474 or e-mail at coldcaseatlakewoodco.Org.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

June Friedman

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On friday, june 11, 1982 at approximately 5:00 a.M. The bancroft fire department and the lakewood police department responded to the willow's apartment complex, located at 10555 west jewell avenue on a report of a fire. Upon arrival to the scene officer's and firefighters located the lifeless body of a young female who was later identified as june friedman. An autopsy revealed friedman had been beaten to death prior to the fire being deliberately set. On june 10, 1982 june friedman met with an ex-boyfriend who she had previously had no contact for approximately a year due to his abusive behavior. The ex-boyfriend stated he left friedman's apartment at 10:00 p.M., which was the last time friedman was seen alive. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department