Lambert, MT Area Cold Cases

Name

Shay Smith

Age

12

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Shay smith was reported missing on july 15, 2006. He may have drowned in carter lake, but has never been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the larimer county sheriff's office.

Agency

Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Name

Edward Johnson

Age

75

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On thanksgiving day of 1983, edward johnson was attacked by an unknown assailant inside of his apartment. Mr. Johnson was struck over the head with a blunt type object and died at the scene.

Agency

Denver PD

Name

Julie Derrick

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Julie derrick, 19, was last seen alive october 19, 1995. Her mother made a plea for her return. Julie’s body was found in o’fallon’s sand pit, weighted down. Forensic examination indicated she died shortly after her disappearance, but the cause of death was undetermined. Investigators believe it could have been a drug overdose.

Agency

Lincoln County Crimestoppers

Name

Jay Blockson

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Jay blockson, 23, was found dead in a stand of trees. An autopsy determined broken ribs caused internal damage leading to his death. Investigators believe the notorious freight train riders of america gang might be responsible for his death.

Agency

Lincoln County Crimestoppers

Name

Ray Green

Age

55

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Ray "Sandy" green, 55, was found dead in an underground bunker, strangled. Investigators believe there was a struggle at the scene. The case remains open, but progress is slowed as one suspect in the case died of a heart attack.

Agency

Lincoln County Crimestoppers

Name

Dustin Bruegger

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation

Name

Randy Church

Age

23

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Bozeman Police Department

Name

Marsha Helgeson

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The body of this 21 year old billings woman was found in the moming hours of september 9th, 1978 on alkali creek road in the billings heights. The victim frequented the old 17 club and other bars and was last seen at the old sambo's restaurant on first avenue north. Several suspects were questioned during the investigation but no arrests were made.

Agency

YellowStone County

Name

Corina Contreraz

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

This young 16 year old southside billings girl's body was found near the pryor creek & 1-90 interchange where pryor creek road inter-sects with indian creek road. Numerous suspects were identified during the course of the original investigation.

Agency

YellowStone County

Name

George Heinrich

Age

58

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

This double homicide was one of the most high profile murders in the county's history. 58 year old george heinrich and 42 year old marlene mazzola had been dating for approximately a month before they were found murdered heinrich's home on highway 312 east of billings. Heinrich was a local business man who bought and sold cattle. Mazzola was a district manager for avon products in the billings area. The bodies were discovered by heinrich's adopted daughter.

Agency

YellowStone County

Name

Judy Hatten

Age

48

Cause of Death

Beaten

Info

The body of 48 year old judy hatten was found by her boyfriend in her home at 1030 12th avenue in laurel on the morning of march 11, 1995. Hatten was beaten to death. She had no known enemies and no motive for the crime has been established. In 2012, the laurel police department tumed the case over to the yellowstone county sheriff's office cold case unit for further investigation.

Agency

YellowStone County

Name

William Wolf Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 20, 1978, the body of william wolf jr. Was discovered in the red river approximately three miles north of kragnes, minnesota. Wolf’s body had been cut in half and placed in garbage bags. Wolf had been reported missing during the week of august 13, 1978.

Agency

North Dakota AG

Name

Gina Gruenwald

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Ms. Gruenwald was at the wave bar (2101 champa st.) when she became separated from her friends. Out of concern for ms. Gruenwald's welfare, her friends reported her missing. Several hours later, ms. Gruenwald was located in the 1700 block of lafayette street deceased and the apparent victim of a homicide. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Mary Gushurst

Age

81

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the morning of november 18, 1974, at the location of the 100 block of south elm street, 81 year old mary gushurst and her husband were inside of their residence when they were attacked by an unknown intruder(s). Both were severely beaten and required immediate hospitalization. Mr. Gushurst survived his injuries, however mary died one month later. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Floyd Hafley

Age

40

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Officers from the denver police department responded to the dahlia shopping center on a report of an injured party found in the parking lot. Upon arrival, the victim was located and discovered to have sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately died as a result of his injuries. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of floyd hafley ii have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

William Halbrook

Age

65

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Officers from the denver police department were called to a salvage lot near west 4th avenue and lipan street on a report of a deceased male. Scene investigation revealed that the unidentified victim had been shot. The victim was later identified as william halbrook jr., a homeless man who had been living in the area. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of william halbrook jr. Have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Harlow Hill

Age

33

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Officers were called to an apartment complex located near the washington park neighborhood on a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located two victims within an apartment and each were found to have sustained sharp force injuries. One of the victims, subsequently identified as harlow hill, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital and fortunately survived. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of harlow hill and the assault on his associate have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Bruce Harrell

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On january 11, 2006, 21 year old bruce harrell and his friend had just left club beyond and were stopped at a traffic light located near downing and welton streets. At this time, two vehicles pulled up next to the vehicle mr. Harrell was driving. One of the occupants within the suspect's vehicle got out and started shooting at mr. Harrell's vehicle. Both mr. Harrell and his friend were struck by gunfire. Mr. Harrell attempted to drive to safety but collided with multiple vehicles before coming to a stop. Mr. Harrell and his friend were immediately taken to the hospital, but mr. Harrell died as a result of his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Gwendolyn Harris

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

27 year old gwendolyn harris frequented the polo club lounge, which was located near the downtown streets of 15th and tremont. Ms. Harris was last seen at the polo club lounge on the evening of december 20, 1980. The following day, she was found stabbed to death at the intersection of east 47th avenue & andrews drive in montbello. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Michael Hernandez

Age

44

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Michael "Mike" hernandez lived in northwest denver. He worked for barnett lumber as a welder. On the night of april 18, 1971, mr. Hernandez was in an altercation outside the jolly roger bar located near the intersection of west 17th avenue and federal boulevard. He was found unconscious with severe injuries to his head. Mr. Hernandez survived for nearly 7 months, but remained in a vegetative state. On november 7, 1971 mr. Hernandez succumbed to his significant injuries. He was the father or four children. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

James Holman

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

36 year old james holman lived in an apartment complex located on the 500 block of east 11th ave in the capitol hill neighborhood. On february 13, 1992, the building manager was notified by some tenants of suspicious circumstances emanating within the victim's apartment. As a result, the building manager checked on james holman's welfare where he was found deceased. Due to the nature of james holman's injuries, this case was investigated as a homicide. Prior to his death, james worked for a local insurance company. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Orlando Hudson

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 25, 2004, officers responded to the 7200 block of east 36th avenue on a report of shots fired and a man down in the parking lot behind the cimmarron hotel. Upon arrival, the officers found 36 year old orlando hudson suffering from gunshot wounds. During the investigation, it was reported that orlando had been involved in a confrontation with some unknown individuals just prior to being shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Richard Huggins

Age

61

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the evening of may 3, 1978 members of the denver police department were called to an apartment building located near the intersections of 22nd and california streets on a report of a dead body. Upon arrival officers located 61 year old richard huggins suffering from stab wounds. Mr. Huggins later died from his injuries. The suspect(s) responsible for this murder have not been identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Lecleta Jimerson

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Denver police department officers responded to a call at an apartment complex located on the 2100 block of washington street on a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers discovered the body of 19 year old lecleta jimerson in the trunk of the vehicle. Due to the suspicious circumstances surrounding ms. Jimerson's death, this case was investigated as a homicide. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Armond Johnson

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 2, 2002, 25 year old armond johnson was in the process of walking towards his car during closing time of several downtown nightclubs. The streets were filled with hundreds of patrons that had also exited the clubs. It was at this point that armond became involved in an argument with several other parties. During this time several unknown parties brandished handguns and started firing shots. Armond was struck by gunfire which caused his fatal injury. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Willard Johnson

Age

48

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

48 year old willard johnson was a resident of denver and lived in the five points area. On july 14, 1980, he was found shot to death in a vacant field near the 2700 block of welton street. Prior to his death he worked as a television repair man. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Karen Kastning

Age

42

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Karen kastning was found beaten to death in the alley located at the 1500 block of emerson street. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Michael Kealy

Age

40

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 14, 1978, 40 year old michael kealy was found deceased in the alley near the 2000 block of larimer and market streets. Mr. Kealy had been stabbed to death. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Thomas Lane

Age

43

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 14, 1986, 43 year old thomas lane walked several blocks from his apartment on capitol hill to washington park. Mr. Lane was fishing on a bank of the north lake during the early evening when a bullet struck and killed him. Witnesses spotted a beat-up tan full-sized car with new body work on the right rear fender. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Antonio Lara

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Officers from the denver police department responded to a report of a deceased male discovered in the alley near 26th and champa streets. During the course of the initial investigation it was determined the victim was beaten to death. The victim, antonio lara, was a season worker at the crown hill memorial park. He was last seen alive the previous evening at a wedding reception held at a neighborhood church. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of antonio lara have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Houng Lieu

Age

33

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim went outside to determine why his car alarm was activated. While doing so, the victim interrupted the suspects who were attempting to break into his vehicle. The suspects fled and the victim gave chase. During this time, the victim was shot by one of the suspects. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately did not survive his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Leah Lobmeyer

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

During the early morning hours of july 22, 1992, denver police officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of west 42nd avenue and irving street, in northwest denver. Upon their arrival at the crash site they discovered the body of 30 year- old, college student/call girl, leah lobmeyer. Leah had been called out a few hours earlier. Leah's body was seated in the passenger seat of her car. Investigation of the crime scene determined leah's cause of death to be strangulation. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Larry Loucka

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

28 year old larry loucka, known to his friends as "Smiles" had just moved back to denver from phoenix a few days prior to his murder. On the late evening of september 8, 1974 mr. Loucka was walking down the street holding a portable radio to his ear. An unknown suspect followed him, came up behind him, and shot him. Mr. Loucka was immediately transported to a local hospital, but died a few hours later on september 9, 1974. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Veronica Lucero

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 12, 1995, 36 year old veronica lucero was last seen leaving a west denver bar called the "Top of town" located at west 6th avenue and knox court. Veronica accepted a ride from a man. She was later found lying dead in the street near west 7th avenue and hazel court. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

George Macias

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 3, 2003 the victim was involved in an altercation with a group of individuals near the intersection of grove street and west ellsworth avenue. During this altercation, the suspect(s) entered a vehicle just as the victim went to grab the driver. It was at this point that the driver maneuvered the vehicle in a manner that caused the victim to fall away from the vehicle. The suspect then fled the area and drove over the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, the victim died just over a week later as a result of his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Keith Madison

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 27, 1993 24 year old keith madison, jr. Was shot to death at the 4700 block of columbine street. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Edward Madrid

Age

41

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 21, 2003, mr. Edward madrid was fatally shot by an intruder who entered his home for unknown reasons. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Eugene Magnan

Age

33

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 5, 1980, 33 year old eugene "Gene" magnan was working as an electrician. On the night of september 5, 1980, he was a patron at the white horse bar. A large fight broke out at closing time as people were leaving the bar. As mr. Magnan was walking outside to the parking lot, an unknown male suspect shot and killed him. Mr. Magnan was a member of the assiniboine sioux tribe. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Scott Marcus

Age

37

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

During the early morning hours of march 25, 1994, 37 year old scott marcus was found shot to death inside of the 7-11 convenience store located near the intersection of south holly street and east evans avenue. Scott was working the graveyard shift for another employee when an unknown suspect entered the store and shot him to death during the course of a robbery. Prior to his murder, scott and his brothers grew up in kansas city, mo where his father worked long hours for an electronics company and his mother traveled the country showing german shepherds. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Harvest Martin

Age

58

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 23, 1971, members of the denver police department were called to the area of east 22nd avenue and washington street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 57 year old martin harvest, outside of washington liquor store. Mr. Harvest had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect(s) responsible for mr. Harvest's murder have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Juan Martinez

Age

40

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 13, 1991, a passer- by found 40 year old juan martinez who had been stabbed. Mr. Martinez was taken to the local hospital where he later died of his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Tony Martini

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tony martini lived in the parliament apartment complex and had not been seen for several days. When officers from the denver police department responded to tony martini's residence, he was found deceased inside his apartment. Due to the suspicious nature of tony martini's death, his case was investigated as a homicide. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of tony martini have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Harold Maxwell

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 11, 1993, 19 year old harold maxwell was shot to death in a parking lot of a lounge near the 4000 block of york street after an argument with an unknown suspect. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Mike Mihalas

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

29 year old mike mihalas was from out of town and had been to several drinking establishments on the evening of may 20, 1972. The following morning, mr. Mihalas was found on the sidewalk near the intersection of east 32nd avenue and vine street. Mr. Mihalas was unresponsive and during the scene investigation it was determined he had been shot. To this day, the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of mike mihalas are unknown. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Eladio Mijango

Age

46

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 9, 1996, officers responded to the 2100 block of california street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 46 year old eladio mijango seated in his vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. He died shortly after. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Louis Mitchell

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Shortly before midnight on august 31,1995, 36 year old louis mitchell was near lawson park off 24th & california streets, when he went to speak to an occupant of a vehicle that was also in the area of the park. During this time, mr. Mitchell was shot by an unknown suspect. Medical and police personnel were dispatched to the scene and mr. Mitchell was immediately transported to a local hospital where he died a few hours later from the gunshot wound he sustained. . Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Fred Montania

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 1, 1985, on the 2200 block of larimer street, 21 year old fred montania was found on the sidewalk with stab wounds. He later died at denver general hospital from his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Arnetta Montgomery

Age

64

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 30, 1985, on the 700 block of 13th street, 64 year old arnetta montgomery was found stabbed to death in her apartment. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Nick Montoya

Age

83

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the afternoon of august 1, 2001, mr. Montoya was discovered in his home severely beaten. He was immediately rushed to a local hospital, but unfortunately died on august 16, 2001. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of mr. Nick montoya have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Tito Montoya

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tito montoya and other members of his family were home during the evening of january 15, 2002, when intruders forced their way into the residence. Once inside, the armed suspects not only shot and killed tito montoya, but wounded another occupant of the household. After the shooting, the suspects fled from the scene. To this date, the suspects responsible for the murder of tito montoya have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department