Coal Creek, CO Area Cold Cases

Name

Charles Smith

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 15, 1989, 34 year old charles smith was found deceased due to blunt force trauma and hypothermia. His body was located near the 2300 block of welton street. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Lori Seipp

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the evening of november 2, 1983, on the 1100 block of logan street, the denver fire department responded to the santa rita apartment complex on a report of a structure fire. Most of the tenants were successfully evacuated before the building was engulfed in flames. However, after the fire was extinguished, two residents of a second floor apartment were found deceased. The victims were identified as 23 year old lori ann seipp and her spouse, kevin landon. The arson deaths of mrs. Seipp and mr. Landon were investigated as homicides. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Kazem Selahyarzi

Age

39

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

39 year old kazem selahyarzi was found shot to death inside his house located at the 190 block of west 33rd avenue. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Robert Settles

Age

43

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 13, 2006, officers responded to a call of shots fired and found robert settles lying outside of a park hill residence near the intersection of east 35th avenue and fairfax street. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately died a short time later. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of robert settles 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

Edward Sheridan

Age

62

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the morning of august 23, 1977, members of the denver police department were alerted to a body found within the parking lot near the intersection of west 12th avenue and acoma street. During the course of the investigation the body was identified as 62 year old edward sheridan, who had been stabbed to death by an unknown assailant(s) during a street robbery. Mr. Sheridan was known to frequent a local liquor store near the location he was murdered. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

LC Shine

Age

43

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 1, 1998, the victim was inside his motel room when multiple suspects forced open the door. Once inside, the suspects demanded money from the victim. A confrontation ensued between the victim and suspects at which time the victim was shot. Immediately after the shooting, the suspects fled from the royal host motel. The victim, subsequently identified as l.C. Shine, was transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately died shortly after arrival. The suspects responsible for the murder of l.C. Shine 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

Mary Showman

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 12, 1989, 28 year old mary showman was found strangled to death inside her apartment located near mississippi avenue and south parker road. She had been dead several days prior to her discovery. Mary's vehicle was not parked near her apartment complex, but later found abandoned several blocks away. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Marcus Shyne

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 15, 1986, 24 year old marcus shyne was found on the 2500 block of glenarm street with a gunshot wound. He later died at denver general hospital. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

John Simmons

Age

69

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 12, 1980, members of the denver police and fire departments responded to the jefferson hotel located on the 1500 block of champa street on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, the building was engulfed in flames. Once the fire was extinguished, 69 year old john simmons and two other residents were found dead inside. Despite the joint investigation by denver arson and homicide detectives, no suspect(s) were identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Charles Simpson

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim and his friends were driving near 22nd and blake street after leaving a downtown nightclub when they were confronted by the occupants in another vehicle. During the verbal altercation, an unknown suspect(s) fired shots in the direction of the victim. Immediately after the shooting, the suspect vehicle fled from the scene. The victim was struck by the gunfire and subsequently transported to a local hospital where he unfortunately died as a result of his injuries. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of charles simpson 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

Diocela Espino-Simpson

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

22 year old diocela espino-simpson had moved to colorado from the state of texas and resided in denver for two years. During this time frame, diocela and her roommate worked as seamstresses at gerry's sporting goods store. On december 6, 1974, diocela left work early and went home. When her roommate came home later that day, she found diocela dead inside of their apartment. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Eric Skinner

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 7, 1991, denver police officers responded to the location of e 38th avenue and hudson street on a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that had struck a building. Upon arrival, the officers discovered that 30 year old eric skinner had been shot. Mr. Skinner was taken to the 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

Bernard Smith

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 11, 1973, at the location of west 7th avenue and navajo street, employees of a gas station observed a body at the edge of the road. Police were notified and upon investigation it was discovered the body was identified as 35 year old bernard smith. He was shot to death. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Clarence Smith

Age

43

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

43 year old clarence smith and james austin were drinking buddies and would frequently go to the area of east colfax and yosemite street on the denver-aurora city border. They would gamble and go to the dog track together. Clarence and austin were found together shot to death in the tall grass in the alley between franklin and humboldt streets near east 25th avenue behind a vacant house. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

James Smith

Age

41

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Members of the denver police department responded to the area of w. 47th avenue and bryant street on a report of a deceased male within the alley. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim, later identified as james monroe smith. During the preliminary investigation it was determined james smith was beaten and stabbed to death. James smith was homeless at the time of his murder and was known to frequent bars in the north denver area. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of james monroe smith 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

Jimmie Smith

Age

33

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the late evening of may 21, 1975, 33 year old jimmie smith had just left glenn's grill. As jimmie smith was near his vehicle he was shot by an unknown suspect. Jimmie smith was immediately transported to a local hospital, but died shortly after as a result of his injuries. Prior to his death, jimmie smith spent time in the state of kentucky. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Maria Abbatiello-Smith

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 20, 1977, 30 year old maria abbatiello-smith was reported missing. Six days later, her body was found within a vacant field near the 700 block of mariposa street. During the investigation, it was determined that maria was the victim of a homicide. Prior to her death, maria worked at the airman's club on the lowry air force base. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Timothy Smith

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 19, 1992, unknown suspects shot 23 year old timothy smith while he was sitting inside his vehicle. The vehicle was located on the 2500 block of washington street. Mr. Smith was taken to the hospital and died as a result from his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Owen Snorgrass

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the afternoon of september 23, 1978, officers from the denver police department were on a call for service near 21st and larimer streets when they heard gunshots in the area. Officers responded to the 1300 block of 21st street where the body of 31 year old owen snorgrass was located. Mr. Snorgrass was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect(s) responsible for this 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

Terry Snyder

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the evening of october 16, 1980, 32 year old terry snyder went to show a vacant residence to some potential renters. When he failed to return home for the night, his family became concerned and called police. After the residence was checked by the responding officers, terry was located inside of a residence on the 1600 block of south humboldt street. He had been shot to death. Prior to his death, terry snyder worked as the store manager for downing appliances. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

William Snyder

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Just after midnight on november 28, 1978, 24 year old william snyder was attacked by unknown suspect(s) near the intersection of west 2nd avenue and acoma street. Emergency medical personnel responded and transported william snyder to a local hospital. Despite medical intervention, william snyder died on november 30, 1978. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Michael Somerville

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 2, 2006, officers responded to the 2900 block of fillmore street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, 26 year old michael somerville was found lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died as a result of his injuries. Earlier in the evening, michael had been dropped off on the corner of 30th avenue and milwaukee street. Shortly thereafter, he started being chased by an unknown suspect firing at him. The suspect then fled on foot from the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Ramon Soto-Lopez

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Officers from the denver police department responded to the area of west 8th avenue and canosa court on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the victim and two other individuals were located. All three victims had sustained gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, only victim ramon soto-lopez died as a result of his injuries. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of ramon soto-lopez 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

Olga Sporcich

Age

69

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the afternoon of may 20, 1980, members of the denver police department responded to the residence of 69 year old olga sporcich on a welfare check. Upon arrival, mrs. Sporcich was found in her house with fatal head injuries. Mrs. Sporcich lived alone and rarely had visitors. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Robert Stack

Age

69

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the early morning hours of july 6, 1982, 69 year old robert stack was asleep in his capitol hill apartment when an unknown intruder broke into his residence. Without provocation, the suspect physically attacked mr. Stack. A neighbor heard the commotion and came to the aid of mr. Stack. Due to the severity of mr. Stack's injuries, he was immediately transported to a local hospital. For the next three months, mr. Stack fought to survive but died on october 13, 1982. The suspect in this case remains unknown. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Patrick Stark

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 29, 1991, 23 year old patrick stark was in a bar when two suspects approached him. One of the suspects stabbed mr. Stark and then they both ran from the bar. Mr. Stark 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

Stanley Stevenson

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Officers responded to the 2200 block of curtis and arapahoe streets on a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, the victim was located and found to be suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately died shortly after arrival. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of stanley stevenson 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

Jamal Steward

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the evening of january 28, 2004, two unknown suspects were in the process of committing a robbery just outside of jamal steward's montebello residence. As jamal steward exited his residence to intervene, he was shot by one of the suspects. Immediately after the failed robbery attempt, both suspects fled the scene. Jamal steward was transported to a nearby hospital by a family member. For over one month jamal steward survived his injury. Unfortunately, jamal steward succumbed to the injuries he previously sustained on march 3. 2004. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of jamal steward 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

Coby Stewart

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Members of the denver police department responded to the area of east 52nd avenue and deephaven court on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim inside of his vehicle. Paramedics immediately responded and transported the victim to a local hospital. Unfortunately, the victim died a short time after arrival. The suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of coby stewart 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

Samuel Thomas

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 27, 1990, 25 year old samuel thomas was found stabbed to death at his apartment located on the 1800 block of south federal boulevard. A second victim was also stabbed during this murder but survived. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Cynthia Stewart

Age

44

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 6, 1999, 44 year old cynthia stewart was walking her dog in the evening near observatory park, which is located at the intersection of east iliff avenue and south milwaukee street, when she was confronted by an unknown assailant. Cynthia fought to defend herself but was stabbed during the attack. Prior to her death, cynthia sought help from nearby neighbors. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Dennis Sullivan

Age

53

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 16, 1993, officers responded to the 1200 block of washington and clarkson streets after receiving a 'shots fired' call. Upon arrival officers found 53 year old dennis sullivan suffering from gunshot wounds. Mr. Sullivan died from his injuries. Mr. Sullivan's vehicle was stolen. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Polly Sullivan

Age

44

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

44 year old polly sullivan was the manager of the transitional housing for the homeless project known as crooked tree, which was located on the former lowry air force base. On december 26, 1998, after not being seen for a day, polly was discovered stabbed to death at the crooked tree complex. She was known to have problems with several of the tenants that lived in the complex. Polly was a member of the muscogee creek indian tribe. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

David Sullivan

Age

37

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

37 year old david sullivan worked at the regency inn at night and at the stop n' go during the day. During the early morning hours of february 9, 1980, the bartender of smokey's bar, located on the 3900 block of north osage street, called the police to report a body in the alley. Police arrived and found david suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital but 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

Andrew Summers

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Shortly after midnight on november 5, 1975, 35 year old andrew summers was returning home to his residence, which was located just north of city park municipal golf course, when he was shot by an unknown suspect(s). Andrew summers died at the scene. Prior to his death, andrew summers was a member of the united states army and the proprietor of a local drinking establishment called max's tavern. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Lankford Swain

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 19, 2006, officers responded to a liquor store located on the 2200 block of bruce randolph avenue on a report of a stabbing. 38 year old lankford swain had stumbled into the liquor store after being stabbed. Lankford was taken to the hospital where he later 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

Carlos Tafoya

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 10, 1980, the victim died from an arson related fire. The incident occurred at the 1800 block of logan street. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department. ***case solved in an arrest

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

David Tafoya

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was a patrol officer with the denver police department and had just completed providing security services at a local liquor establishment. At some point in the early morning hours of february 10, 1980; officer david tafoya was involved in a physical confrontation with an unknown suspect(s). It was during this time that officer david tafoya was shot and killed by an assailant. ***anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Florentino Tafoya

Age

40

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

During the early morning hours of november 20, 1983, denver police officers responded to the rock tower bar, located on morrison road and south king street, on a report of a man down. Upon arrival, 40 year old florentino tafoya was found in the parking lot deceased from a stab wound. The victim was last seen leaving the west denver bar at closing time with fellow patrons. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Richard Tafoya

Age

39

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 5, 1986, on the 2000 block of champa street, 39 year old richard tafoya's body was found in a vacant building. This building was commonly used by local transients as a place to live or seek temporary shelter. Richard had been beaten to death. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Jesus Talamantes

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 28, 1984, several suspects entered the 'cantina garcia' and began shooting. Jesus talamantes and another victim were shot to death. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Hermengildo Talamantes-Bustillo

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 28, 1984, several suspects entered the 'cantina garcia' and began shooting. Hermengildo bustillo and another victim were shot to death. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

David Tasco

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Officers were on routine patrol in denver's whittier neighborhood when multiple gunshots were heard. Upon searching the immediate vicinity, officers located the victim lying motionless in a nearby park. Emergency medical personnel were called, but unfortunately the victim died at the scene. The suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of david tasco 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

Glenn Taylor

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Shortly after midnight on september 27, 1994, a vehicle drove through the neighborhood located just to the west of city park municipal golf course, near the 2500 block of race street. Occupants within this vehicle shouted in the direction of glenn taylor who happened to be standing outside with a group of friends. Multiple shots were then fired by the unknown occupant(s) of the vehicle. 16 year old glenn taylor was struck by the gunfire. Glenn taylor was immediately transported to a local hospital, but did not survive. The suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of glenn taylor 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

Thomas Templeton

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 2, 1988, 32 year old thomas templeton, who also goes by the name "Chip", rented a room at the la vista motel located near holly street on east colfax avenue. Thomas rented the room under a different name and was seen checking in with a second male described as having reddish hair and a muscular build. Thomas was found strangled to death in his room. His vehicle was found a few days later at east 12th avenue and pearl street in the capitol hill neighborhood. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Jeremiah Thomas

Age

15

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was at a bus stop near the intersection of e. Colfax avenue and colorado boulevard when he had a verbal exchange with the occupants of a vehicle passing by. This vehicle then turned around, drove onto the sidewalk and struck the victim. The victim was pinned under the vehicle for several hundred feet and did not survive the injuries he sustained. The vehicle and suspect(s) responsible for the death of jeremiah thomas 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

Michael Thomas

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the morning of june 23, 1979, a denver parks and recreation employee noticed an individual inside of a sleeping bag within washington park. Upon closer observation, the employee noticed a significant amount of blood around the person's head. Members of the denver police department and emergency service personnel responded to the scene. During the investigation it was determined 19 year old michael thomas had been shot to death. A suspect has yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

James Thompson

Age

62

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 4, 1985, on the 2600 block of dexter street, 62 year old james thompson was on his patio for the 4th of july when a bullet came through the patio cover and killed him. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Gerald Thomson

Age

62

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Gerald thomson was the night desk clerk at the newhouse hotel. On the morning of march 14, 2004, he was found unresponsive in the hotel lobby and as a result was immediately transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Unfortunately, gerald thomson did not survive. Due to the suspicious circumstances of gerald thomson's death, this case was investigated as a homicide. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Thad Tigges

Age

33

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On january 25, 2001, 33 year old thad tigges, who also went by t.J., was found by a neighbor who saw an open door to thad's northeast denver residence located near the intersection of east 29th avenue and newton street, he discovered thad had been shot to death. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department