Dacono, CO 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

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

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

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

William Davis

Age

39

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 15, 1988, william davis was found in his vehicle in the parking lot of a local night club. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the sheridan police department.

Agency

Sheridan Police Department

Name

Charles Hutchins

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 5, 1986, charles "Tommy" hutchins was found deceased in an adult bookstore located at 3901 s. Santa fe drive. Tommy had been shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the sheridan police department.

Agency

Sheridan Police Department

Name

Rhonda Holland

Age

46

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On january 17, 2004 at about 6:00 p.M. Rhonda was stabbed to death as she was closing her gift shop business at 5757 s. Rapp street in downtown littleton. Rhonda was the manager of the store and was in the process of closing when she was killed. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the littleton police department.

Agency

Littleton Police Department

Name

Pamela Neal

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

22 year old pamela neal left work on march 31, 1983 for lunch. She never returned. Upon checking her apartment; the door was found open, her lunch was untouched on the table, her shoes were neatly under the table, her paycheck was uncashed and her cigarettes were on the table. An extensive search was conducted and she was never found. Foul play is suspected. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the englewood police department.

Agency

Englewood Police Department

Name

Sylvia Quayle

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 4, 1981, family members of sylvia quayle discovered her unresponsive at her residence. Further investigation revealed sylvia quayle's death was due to unnatural means. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of sylvia quayle have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the cherry hills village police department.

Agency

Cherry Hills Village Police Department

Name

Julie Stefanek

Age

26

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Julie stefanek was last seen leaving the ship "Anastasis" in port antonio, jamaica at 6:30am on 02/26/1989. Her clothing and eyeglasses were found on the beach. Ms. Stefanek has not been heard from since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the cherry hills village police department.

Agency

Cherry Hills Village Police Department

Name

Theresa Hubbard

Age

38

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Theresa hubbard went missing on january 1st, 2002. She is a known transient and drug user. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the englewood police department.

Agency

Englewood Police Department

Name

Karla Nevarez

Age

27

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

Agency

Sheridan Police Department

Name

Charlene Voight

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Charlene was last seen on friday, july 1, 2016 in the early morning hours. Police found charlene's vehicle on a dirt lot in littleton just down the street from their (her boyfriend jeff beier and charlene's) apartment. Charlene had just graduated from ca poly pomona in california and moved to littleton colorado to be with her boyfriend. Charlene is described as a white female with blonde hair and brown eyes, 500/105. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to please contact the littleton police department.

Agency

Littleton Police Department

Name

Jamie Villarreal

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 18, 2016 at about 6:15 am, jaime albert villarreal jr. And his co-worker were plowing snow in a parking lot in south littleton. They were approached by two unknown suspects who shot and killed jaime and shot and wounded his co-worker. The suspects stole their snowplow truck which was later found burned. The suspects remain unidentified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the littleton police department.

Agency

Littleton Police Department

Name

Akram Bad'an

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 27, 1988 officers from the sheridan police department were notified of an unresponsive male found in the 2800 block of west oxford avenue. The male did not have any identification on his person. He was later identified as akram bad'an. The persons responsible for the death of mr. Bad'an have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the sheridan police department.

Agency

Sheridan Police Department

Name

Isidro Rojas-Salvador

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 24, 2009 at approximately 10:43 am, sheridan police officers responded to the 3100 block of south dale ct on a report of a vehicle that was parked on the side of the road with a possible body inside. When the officers arrived they observed a deceased person in the vehicle. The victim was identified as isidro salvador rojas. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the sheridan police department.

Agency

Sheridan Police Department

Name

Mercedes Jaramillo-Calipo

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mercedes jaramillo-calipo went missing from greenwood village, co on june 20, 2020. Client has depression and ptsd. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the greenwood village police department.

Agency

Greenwood Village Police Department

Name

Connie Garcia

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Connie garcia went missing from littleton, co on october 12, 2020. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the littleton police department.

Agency

Littleton Police Department

Name

Kim Lertjuntharangool

Age

33

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Kim lertjuntharangool has been missing since march 20, 2021. She was last seen at the rtd light rail station in greenwood village, colorado. She has not been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the greenwood village police department.

Agency

Greenwood Village Police Department

Name

Kali Resseguie

Age

33

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On december 31, 2022, kali went to her home and after 6 hours, she asked to be taken to the rtd mineral light rail station in littleton, co. That was the last known contact any family or friends had with kali. She had no money, id, or phone. No one has heard from kali since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the colorado bureau of investigation.

Agency

Colorado Bureau of Investigation - Denver

Name

David Berger

Age

37

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On january 11, 2008, 41 year old david berger was reported missing. He was last known to have traveled to costa rica on an extended trip. While he was on his trip, mr. Berger met a female friend who he started a relationship with. The female friend was later determined to be a prostitute. He told his female friend that we was going to leave. He hasn't been heard from or seen since that time. He often wore a "Ross reels" baseball cap. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the greenwood village police department.

Agency

Greenwood Village Police Department

Name

Ronald Reed

Age

35

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

The victim was found stabbed to death.

Agency

Denver PD

Name

Myron Dawson

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Officers found the victim in his house. He had gunshot wounds and later died at dgh from those wounds.

Agency

Denver PD

Name

Colleen Barrett

Age

46

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Last seen at residence with boyfriend. Associated with ronald talmage, who was killed later. White, 5’2”, 130 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff

Name

Stephanie Grizzell

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found shot in subway restaurant along with nicholas kunselman.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff

Name

Hollis Corriveau Sr

Age

46

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Motel owner found in a ditch. His truck was recovered in a bar parking lot.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff

Name

Helen Burton

Age

59

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Nude body found in a park. Reported missing on july 10, 1982. Last seen at a bus stop at 5:55 a.M.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff

Name

Sylvia Quayle

Age

39

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 04, 1981, family members of sylvia mae quayle discovered her unresponsive at her residence in cherry hills village. The initial investigation revealed that sylvia’s death was due to unnatural means and was found to have been shot and stabbed to death in the living room of her home. For 39 years, cherry hills village police investigators and agents for the colorado bureau of investigations have followed leads throughout the united states in an effort to bring justice to sylvia, her family and friends and the cherry hills village community. In 2019, metro denver crime stoppers partnered with denver-based united data connect, a company co-founded by former denver district attorney mitch morrissey. United data connect is a recognized leader in forensic science computing and has established a reputation for its innovative approach to dna familial searching and forensic genetic genealogy analysis.

Agency

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers

Name

Bobby Zajac

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The littleton police department (lpd) is asking for help to solve the murder of 3 people who were killed at a bowling alley in 2002.Lpd said it happened on jan. 27, 2002 at amf broadway lanes bowling alley.Lpd said james springer, 29, and erin golla, 26, were finishing their work shifts at the bowling alley at 5485 s. Broadway in littleton. Robert (bobby) zajac, 23, who was an employee of another bowling alley, was also present and waiting for a ride home from james. All three victims were confronted by a perpetrator and subsequently shot to death, according to lpd. Investigators determined erin placed a call to a friend for a ride home at 11:40 p.M.. At approximately 11:50 p.M. A white, young adult male with a bald head and medium build, was seen exiting the bowling alley wearing a dark colored, below the knee, trench coat. The male was spotted entering a dark colored, late model, pickup truck and leaving the area to the south, according to lpd. Investigators said that the murders of james, erin, and robert may be related to a prior attempted burglary of the bowling alley on jan. 20, 2002, lpd said.Erin, james, and robert were found dead at 11:55 p.M. By erin’s friend, according to lpd.

Agency

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers

Name

James Springer

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The littleton police department (lpd) is asking for help to solve the murder of 3 people who were killed at a bowling alley in 2002.Lpd said it happened on jan. 27, 2002 at amf broadway lanes bowling alley.Lpd said james springer, 29, and erin golla, 26, were finishing their work shifts at the bowling alley at 5485 s. Broadway in littleton. Robert (bobby) zajac, 23, who was an employee of another bowling alley, was also present and waiting for a ride home from james. All three victims were confronted by a perpetrator and subsequently shot to death, according to lpd. Investigators determined erin placed a call to a friend for a ride home at 11:40 p.M.. At approximately 11:50 p.M. A white, young adult male with a bald head and medium build, was seen exiting the bowling alley wearing a dark colored, below the knee, trench coat. The male was spotted entering a dark colored, late model, pickup truck and leaving the area to the south, according to lpd. Investigators said that the murders of james, erin, and robert may be related to a prior attempted burglary of the bowling alley on jan. 20, 2002, lpd said.Erin, james, and robert were found dead at 11:55 p.M. By erin’s friend, according to lpd.

Agency

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers

Name

Marilee Burt

Age

15

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

After 51 years, investigators, family and friends have not given up in the search to find who brutally murdered 15-year-old marilee burt.Marilee was last seen alive walking home in her cheerleading uniform after a basketball game at goddard junior high school in littleton, colorado on february 26, 1970. Several independent witnesses reported seeing marilee walking a route that included berry drive, bowles avenue and middlefield road, but she never made it home. The day after she disappeared, a jefferson county road crew found marilee’s naked body in deer creek canyon, several miles away from where she was last seen, and contacted law enforcement. She had been sexually assulted and strangled to death. The arapahoe county sheriff’s office collected evidence and interviewed witnesses. Years after her death, investigators were able to create a dna profile using evidence that was collected at the scene. The dna found hasn’t yet yielded a match for the killer in local or federal databases, however investigators remain hopeful that whoever responsible for this horrendous crime will be brought to justice.

Agency

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers

Name

Sandra Rushing

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

Angela Sharp

Age

42

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On saturday, march 20, 2004, at approximately 1:45 a.M., angela sharp and three of her friends exited the lakewood bar and grill, located at 8100 west colfax avenue, to return home. As angela was opening her car door, an unidentified male ran up and shot angela, fatally wounding her. The three friends were not threatened or assaulted during the attack. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Patricia Smith

Age

51

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Patricia smith murdered inside her residence, located at 12610 west bayaud avenue currently known as the panorama subdivision, located in the city of lakewood on january 10, 1984 between the hours of 1:00 p.M. And 3:00 p.M. Investigative leads in this case have failed to identify who is responsible for the vicious attack and murder of mrs. Smith. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Daryl Stockert

Age

35

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On september 3, 1990 daryl stockert traveled from his residence located in the 1200 block of yukon street, lakewood, colorado, to riverton, wyoming with some business associates to drop off his drilling equipment. Mr. Stockert's business associates reported they dropped him off at a convenience store, near the intersection of west 13th avenue and wadsworth boulevard, on september 4, 1990 at approximately 9:00 p.M. To date daryl stockert has not been seen or heard from by his family. Foul play is suspected. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

DZ Pu

Age

34

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Dz ying pu opened a karate school in the 5800 block of west alameda avenue, lakewood, colorado. Mr. Ying pu also resided at the above location. On august 29, 1992 mr. Ying pu's family reported him missing. Mr. Ying pu's girlfriend stated the last time she saw him was on july 28, 1992. To date, no one has seen or heard from mr. Ying pu. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Lorrain Cheshire

Age

61

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 16, 1996, a friend discovered lorrain e. Cheshire deceased in her apartment located at 1205 sheridan blvd. Lorraine was an assistant manager at the apartment complex. Suspect(s) have yet to be identified in the murder of lorraine. The apartment complex, 1205 sheridan blvd. No longer exists. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the lakewood police department.

Agency

Lakewood Police Department

Name

Timothy Witt

Age

27

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

27 year old timothy witt was last seen by his wife on the evening of november 8, 1978. Mr. Witt left home in the family car possibly on a "Drinking binge." mr. Witt's vehicle was recovered in the denver metro area on may 11, 1979. During a search of the car police located bone/tooth fragments, shotgun shell fragments, and blood of the same type as mr. Witt. Mr. Witt has never been located. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the englewood police department.

Agency

Englewood Police Department

Name

Paul Cortez

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Officers responded to bruce randolph avenue and york street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Paramedics transported the victim to denver health medical center where he later died. Suspects are unknown at this time. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please call the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Juan Nevarez-Terrazas

Age

40

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Officers responded to this location on a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from sharp force injuries of the chest. Paramedics transported the victim to denver health medical center where he died as a result of his injuries. The investigation found the victim has a confrontation with unknown(s) for an unknown reason outside of his home. During the altercation, the unknown(s) stabbed him and fled the scene. The person(s) responsible for the death of juan nevarez-terrazas have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please call the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Lonell Franklin

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was stopped at a light on martin luther king boulevard when a grey or silver suv pulled up next to his vehicle and began firing into the vehicle. The rounds struck the victim as well as two other occupants in the vehicle, killing two of the three. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

DeShon Lee

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was stopped at a light on martin luther king boulevard when a grey or silver suv pulled up next to his vehicle and began firing into the vehicle. The rounds struck the victim as well as two other occupants in the vehicle, killing two of the three. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Alejandro Gregorio-Tiro

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The investigation disclosed the victim was outside of an apartment complex when an argument transpired near a vehicle. During this time, an occupant of this vehicle became upset and struck the victim with an unknown object. From this assault, the victim immediately collapsed and was later transported to a nearby hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. Upon closer examination, it was discovered that the victim had been stabbed. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Kenneth Grier

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the early morning hours of june 30,1979, kenneth grier was at the king cole bar, located at 1082 broadway, when a disturbance between multiple patrons erupted. During the commotion, gunshots were fired and kenneth grier was struck. Mr. Grier was immediately transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately died from the gunshot wounds he sustained. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department