Elizabeth, CO Area Cold Cases

Name

John Flood

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 29, 1976, 26 year old joseph flood was discovered in daniels park. He died from gunshot wounds. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the douglas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Kimberly Grabin

Age

17

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the morning, of august 18, 1979, officers from arapahoe county were called to a field near interstate-70 and gun club road. There they discovered the body of 17 year old, kimberly grabin. Kimberly had been beaten and strangled and been left on the side of the road. Kimberly was last seen wearing jeans and a plaid blouse. Eye witnesses reported seeing in the area either a chevrolet nova or vega. Anyone with information regarding this case or recalling seeing any activity in the vicinity I-70 and gun club road on august 18, 1979 is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Alan Grey

Age

48

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Alan grey had recently moved to cherry hills. On october 31, 1968 at approximately 8:30 p.M. The doorbell rang and his daughter opened the door. Two black men pushed her against the wall and told her not to scream, but she did. This caused mr. Grey to charge down the hall ensuing in a struggle. Mr. Grey was shot several times. Both suspects, who were wearing transparent halloween masks, fled the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the cherry hills village police department.

Agency

Cherry Hills Village Police Department

Name

Sharon Hepworth

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Gary Johnson

Age

47

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 8, 1990, the body of gary johnson was found in his residence. It was determined that mr. Johnson died of blunt force trauma. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jennifer Larsen

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 10, 1995, jennifer larsen was last seen about 3:00 am leaving the home of a friends in aurora, colorado. Her car was located in an apartment complex about one mile from her friends home in aurora. Nearly two months later, a farmer southeast of strasburg, colorado found a skeleton lying on its back. The investigation and dental x-rays identified these remains as jennifer larsen. Autopsy results determined the manner of death was homicide. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Daniel Magnant

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Michael Martinez

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 7, 1988, michael martinez and his friend alex pogosyan terrorized an aurora neighborhood when they both shot five people in cold blood. Authorities were still on an aggressive manhunt for michael and alex when unexpectedly michael's body was discovered in a field northeast of park meadows mall. He had been shot numerous times. Initial information pointed to his partner in crime, alex pogosyan, however, investigation indicates other person(s) close to alex and michael were involved. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Karen Jacobed

Age

21

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Bruce McAllister

Age

37

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Bruce scott mcallister was last seen in centennial, colorado on june 18, 1978. He was last seen wearing a white sport shirt, white and green checkered pants, white golf shoes, and a borel brand watch with a black face. Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Thomas Michaud

Age

24

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Thomas michaud was last seen in centennial, colorado on august 24, 1979. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Rhonda Fisher

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 1, 1987, 31 year old rhonda fisher was found in larkspur near the 3500 block of s. Perry park road. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the douglas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Patricia Bowden

Age

41

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 7th, 1977, 41 year old patricia bowden and her husband, roy bowden were found dead in their home in sedalia. There was no sign of forced entry into their house, so it is assumed that they were familiar with their killer. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the douglas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Roy Bowden

Age

45

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 7th, 1977, 45 year old roy bowden and his wife, patricia bowden were found dead in their home in sedalia. There was no sign of forced entry into their house, so it is assumed that they were familiar with their killer. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the douglas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Robert Bowling

Age

1

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

4-month old robert and his sister ashley were last seen on august 11, 1985 in parker, co with their mother and her boyfriend. Ashley has since been located when the family resurfaced in louisiana, without robert. Robert is still missing. First photo is a composite drawing of how robert may look at age 9, second photo is a composite drawing of how he may look at age 23. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the douglas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Maurice Dametz

Age

75

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On april 29, 1981, 75 year old maurice "Doc" dametz was last seen rock hunting near rampart range road in douglas county, in the devil's hand area of pike national forest. Maurice was believed to be wearing a white baseball cap, a maroon plaid flannel shirt, brown ankle high work boots, and blue overalls. He has not been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the douglas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Eugene Miera

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Roger Dean

Age

51

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 1, 1985, 51 year old roger dean and his wife were in their home when an intruder held roger at gunpoint. Roger was ultimately fatally shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the douglas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Oscar McNear

Age

30

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On june 27, 1981, 30 year old oscar mcnear was reported missing. He has yet to be located. Mr. Mcnear may have been with cynthia atterbury. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the douglas county sheriffs office.

Agency

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Helene Pruszynski

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On january 16, 1980, 21 year old helene pruszynski was found stabbed to death in a field on daniels park road. It is believed she was abducted near union avenue walking from the bus stop, returning home from her internship. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the douglas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Miller

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

During the early morning of january 15, 2002, a citizen discovered 35 year old john miller, a hardworking husband and father of two, lying on the concrete parking area of the iliff turbo car wash. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, john died ten days later due to blunt impact trauma to the head. It is believed he was involved in a road rage incident which ensued into a confrontation. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Linda Struble

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 13, 1983, 36 year old linda lou struble, was found dead in a guard shack of the castlewood canyon state park. It is possible she could have been murdered up to ten days prior. She died from a gunshot wound. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the douglas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Rodrigo Zubia-Rodriguez

Age

33

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 24, 1998, 33 year old rodrigo zubia-rodriguez was found in the southbound lane of I-25. He had been hit by a car. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the douglas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Karen Nelson

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Karen lynn nelson left her home on the early morning hours of november 30, 1988 never to be seen or heard from again. On february 6, 1989, her sister debra june trujillo reported karen missing to the arapahoe county sheriff's office. During the follow up investigation, the investigating agency was contacted by the morgan county sheriff's office that they had a body that could be our missing person karen. Morgan county sheriff's office had been alerted on december 3, 1988 when mr. Musgrave and his son terry saw something burning in a field off county 12 miles sw on road f near rosener reservoir and went to investigate. There they located a burning body with the head and hands missing. After an autopsy and further testing it was determined the body was indeed karen nelson. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Violet Newman

Age

57

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Ms. Newman was a hardworking mother and wife. On october 25, 1980, she was last seen walking towards her car after completing her work shift at may d&f in the southglenn mall. Her car was found several blocks from her home and the next day hikers in castlewood canyon discovered the body under some debris. A suspect matching the dna profile collected in 2004 has yet to be identified. If anyone has any additional information please contact the arapahoe county sheriff office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Marie Nicholaides

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 12, 1991, marie nicholaides left work early because she wasn't feeling well. She arrived at her centennial home and immediately upon entering her home was brutally bludgeoned to death. Her husband arrived home around 5:00 p.M. And found marie's body still clutching her purse and car keys. The murder scene was staged to look like an interrupted burglary. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Colleen Burgess

Age

31

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On august 31, 1974, 31 year old colleen burgess left work at frito lay in denver and never returned home. Approximately one week later one of colleen's close friends received a letter, believed to be from colleen, indicating she had a terminal illness and left home because she didn't want her husband and four children to see her suffering. There has been no known contact with colleen since. May have left in a 1967 green chevrolet nova. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the englewood police department

Agency

Englewood Police Department

Name

Ronald Bush

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 22, 1982 officers from the englewood police department responded to a gas station located in the 4600 block of south broadway. The victim, later identified as ronald bush had been found unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of ronald bush have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the englewood police department.

Agency

Englewood Police Department

Name

Constance Paris

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 26, 1968, at 9:45 pm, connie paris exited a denver tramway bus at girard ave. And s. Broadway, and was not seen alive again. Connie was attacked on the little dry creek path in the area just east of the 3500 block s. Broadway. On march 31, 1968, connie paris body was found in a roadside dump along w. Kenyon ave, between sheridan and lowell blvd, in the city and county of denver. Ms. Paris died as a result of strangulation. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the englewood police department.

Agency

Englewood Police Department

Name

Keith Shea

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 22, 1995, officers from the englewood police department responded to an unconscious male who had been found my his roommate. Natural gas had been noted in the residence. The victim, keith shea was pronounced dead at the scene. At autopsy, it was determined he had died from xylene and alcohol poisoning. The person(s) responsible for the death of keith shea have yet to be determined. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the englewood police department.

Agency

Englewood Police Department

Name

Theodore Thien

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Englewood Police Department

Name

Juan Ramirez

Age

43

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Michael Taft

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Greenwood Village Police Department

Name

Vernon Roe

Age

43

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

A hard working engineer for the martin marietta company, vernon roe was recently separated from his wife, though they were working on reconciling their relationship. Vernon had just attended a company christmas party that sunday afternoon, december 15, 1974, to celebrate the season and relax with his fellow co-workers. Knowing he had dinner plans with a friend later that evening, vernon left the christmas party early and went home to take care of his dog before heading back out. When vernon failed to show up for the planned dinner, his friend called him repeatedly until about 10:00 p.M. That evening, getting no answer. By the time monday morning came, vernon was a no-show for work. His friend went by vernon's residence to check on him and found the front door unlocked. Lying just inside the front door, shot several times, lay the body of vernon roe. During the investigation, it was determined burglary was not the motive for the killing. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nancy Shoupp

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

27 year old nancy lynn shoupp was last seen during the early morning hours of saturday, april 28, 1990, when she left a co-worker's home in boulder, colorado. She had spent the evening with her co-workers and was on the way back home when she disappeared. She was supposed to stop at the home of her husband to pick up their two small children. Nancy lynn shoupp never arrived at her husband's home and has never been heard from again. Her dark green two-door 1984 volvo was later found parked at her residence on hinsdale off dry creek between holly and university in littleton, colorado; neighbors recall seeing the car in its usual space that same morning. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Sean France

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the night of february 20, 1993 sean france received a call from his friends asking for a ride to "Al's palace" night club. They arrived at the club around 1:15 a.M. On february 21, 1993. Sean parked his car, but before sean's friends could exit, a gunman opened fire on sean's car. Sean fabian france was struck in the head by a single bullet. The glendale police and fire rescue responded and sean was rushed to nearby university hospital where he succumbed to his injury. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the glendale police department.

Agency

Glendale Police Department

Name

Ronald Tompkins

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Albert Trevino

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

A married father of six, albert trevino had just settled on a worker's compensation claim from injuries sustained working as a pipefitter and he kept this substantial amount of case with him while waiting for a car purchase deal to be approved. Trevino rented an automobile for the evening and proceeded to visit a series of bars along the east colfax corridor. Among the establishments trevino patronized that april night, witnesses at each observed him carelessly flashing a large sum of money around. Somewhere along the line that evening, the wrong person took notice. Around 12:30 a.M. On april 5, 1972, trevino entered the newport lounge on east colfax. Once again, albert flashed his money, loudly hailing anyone who would listen. This time, the bar owner watched closely as trevino sat next to a customer well known in the newport lounge. A "Regular customer" with an extensive criminal history, a violent nature who earlier that evening had brutally beaten and threaten with a gun a man who dared confront him about a debt he owed. Admonishing albert to lower his voice, the owner observed his "Regular customer" paying very careful attention to trevino's actions. A half hour later, the "Regular customer" left the bar, followed only a few minutes later by an intoxicated trevino. The owner watched trevino's car drive away, but did not observe where his "Regular customer" disappeared to, or if trevino drove away alone. Early in the morning of april 5, 1972, a school bus driver discovered the body of albert trevino lying on a county road, shot to death. Albert's wallet was also found, with all his paperwork intact, but missing all the cash. His rented car was later discovered parked at stapleton airport. Investigators later learned the newport lounge's "Regular customer" had phoned his wife very early in the morning on april 5, 1972 ordering her to pick him up at stapleton airport. Even stranger to her was the $100 cash he gave her with no explanation, and a fishing trip he took just a few days later, when she knew they were behind on their rent. A short time later, this "Regular customer" and his close associates were arrested for burglaries they committed in grand county, colorado, while the family of albert trevino was left with their grief and unanswered questions. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Marvin Gonzales-Coello

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Yugui Terraza

Age

19

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Melissa Chase

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 7, 1983 at about 11:50 pm, melissa's body was found beaten to death underneath a bridge in the 300 block of west lehow avenue in littleton. Ms. Chase had been reported missing the day before. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to contact the littleton police department.

Agency

Littleton Police Department

Name

Erin Golla

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On january 27, 2002 at about 11:50 p.M. Three individuals were shot to death inside the closed bowling alley at 5485 s. Broadway in littleton, colorado. The three were confronted and shot during a robbery attempt as they were leaving after closing. James springer and erin golla were employees at the bowling alley. Robert zajac was an employee at another bowling alley. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to contact the littleton police department.

Agency

Littleton Police Department

Name

Beverly Ross

Age

50

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 8, 1985 at about 7:30 p.M. Beverly was found shot to death in her home at 23 lindenwood drive in littleton. There were no signs of forced entry and no weapon was ever found. Beverly's purse and contents were found a week later several blocks from the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the littleton police department.

Agency

Littleton Police Department

Name

James Springer

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On january 27, 2002, at about 11:50 p.M. Three individuals were shot to death inside the closed bowling alley at 5485 south broadway in littleton, colorado. The three were confronted and shot during a robbery attempt as they were leaving after closing. James springer and erin golla were employees at the bowling alley. Robert zajac was an employee at another bowling alley. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the littleton police department.

Agency

Littleton Police Department

Name

Edward Steinbach

Age

37

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 10, 1979, police responded to a single car traffic accident where the vehicle went down a 200 foot embankment in the 6300 block of south broadway in littleton. During the scene processing it was discovered that edward steinbach had died from a single gunshot to the head. No weapon was ever found. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the littleton police department.

Agency

Littleton Police Department

Name

Robert Zajac

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On january 27, 2002, at about 11:50 p.M. Three individuals were shot to death inside the closed bowling alley at 5485 south broadway in littleton, colorado. The three were confronted and shot during a robbery attempt as they were leaving after closing. James springer and erin golla were employees at the bowling alley. Robert zajac was an employee at another bowling alley. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the littleton police department.

Agency

Littleton Police Department

Name

Bruce Bennett

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Between 9 p.M. January 15, 1984 and 10 a.M. January 16, 1984, twenty-seven year old bruce bennett, his twenty-six year old wife, debra and their seven year old daughter melissa, were brutally murdered inside their home located in the 16300 block of east center drive. An autopsy found that debra died from blunt force trauma. Additionally, autopsies determined that bruce and melissa died from blunt force trauma as well as sharp force injuries, consistent with a knife. Evidence at the scene indicated that melissa had been sexually assaulted. A second child, the bennett's three year old daughter, was found alive inside the residence suffering from blunt force trauma. The suspect(s) responsible for the deaths of the bennett family have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Debra Bennett

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Between 9 p.M. January 15, 1984 and 10 a.M. January 16, 1984, twenty-seven year old bruce bennett, his twenty-six year old wife, debra and their seven year old daughter melissa, were brutally murdered inside their home located in the 16300 block of east center drive. An autopsy found that debra died from blunt force trauma. Additionally, autopsies determined that bruce and melissa died from blunt force trauma as well as sharp force injuries, consistent with a knife. Evidence at the scene indicated that melissa had been sexually assaulted. A second child, the bennett's three year old daughter, was found alive inside the residence suffering from blunt force trauma. The suspect(s) responsible for the deaths of the bennett family have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Melissa Bennett

Age

7

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Between 9 p.M. January 15, 1984 and 10 a.M. January 16, 1984, twenty-seven year old bruce bennett, his twenty-six year old wife, debra and their seven year old daughter melissa, were brutally murdered inside their home located in the 16300 block of east center drive. An autopsy found that debra died from blunt force trauma. Additionally, autopsies determined that bruce and melissa died from blunt force trauma as well as sharp force injuries, consistent with a knife. Evidence at the scene indicated that melissa had been sexually assaulted. A second child, the bennett's three year old daughter, was found alive inside the residence suffering from blunt force trauma. The suspect(s) responsible for the deaths of the bennett family have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Tyrone Bennett

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 11, 1993 officers responded to 13636 east 14th avenue regarding a small child left alone in a car. When officers arrived they noticed blood dripping from the trunk of the car. Upon opening it, they discovered the body of tyrone bennett. He had been beaten to death with an unknown object. Reportedly missing from the tyrone's vehicle were his cell phone, a gun, and drugs. Tyrone had been babysitting the young child who was in the vehicle. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of tyrone bennett have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department