University of Colorado at Boulder, 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

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

Ronald Kuetemeier

Age

57

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Ronald kuetemeier was last seen at his residence on june 14, 2013 at approximately 0915 hours. When family members arrived home later that day he was gone. He took no known vehicle, cell phone, identification, cash, credit cards or personal items with him. Mr. Kuetemeier may have been suicidal. He has not been seen or heard from since. He was last seen clean-shaven and wearing wire-rimmed glasses, khaki shorts, a blue polo shirt, and tennis shoes. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

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

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

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

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

Richard Malin

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found deceased at his residence with a gunshot wound.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff

Name

Dennis Lingaas

Age

48

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Remains found in forest. Cause of death unknown.

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

Manolito Gutierrez

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the late afternoon of august 8, 1981, members of the denver police department were called to the 3000 block of lawrence street on a report of a dead body. Upon arrival 24 year old manolito gutierrez was located in the upstairs portion of the apartment building. He had died as a result of multiple stab wounds. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Milo Harris

Age

51

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

At the time of his death, mr. Harris was homeless and frequented the area around coors field. He was brutally assaulted by an unknown suspect(s) on the bike path near cuernavaca park. Mr. Harris was subsequently discovered within the south platte river deceased. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Robert Hatch

Age

42

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

42 year old robert hatch was an owner of a downtown denver tavern. He lived alone in an upscale high rise apartment building in the capitol hill neighborhood. A friend became concerned after not being able to contact mr. Hatch. On july 6, 1972, a check of mr. Hatch's apartment was conducted whereby it was discovered that mr. Hatch had been beaten to death by an unknown suspect(s). Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

William Heaney

Age

39

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

During the early morning hours of november 23, 1975, 39 year old william heaney was shot by an unknown suspect who entered the cheerio lounge during a robbery attempt. Mr. Heaney was immediately transported to a local hospital for his injuries, but died one month later. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

John Heerey

Age

71

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 26, 1986, 71 year old john heerey struggled with a party who was trying to rob him inside his home located on the 800 block of south sheridan blvd. During the struggle he died of a heart attack. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Jesus Hernandez-Silva

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 14th 1993, 23 year old jesus hernandez-silva was shot after an altercation with unknown suspects in a vehicle. The altercation took place on 34th and franklin street. Mr. Hernandez-silva was transported to the local hospital and 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

Juan Herrera

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Ellyn Hoge

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 7, 1992, 36 year old ellyn hoge was discovered on I-25 and 18th street after being struck on the interstate by a large truck. It was reported that prior to being struck ellyn was being chased by an unknown male. A further examination revealed ellyn had been stabbed several times. During the investigation, it was learned that ellyn also went by the names of "Ciari" or "Hoagie." anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Eric Hope

Age

12

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

12 year old eric was in the 7th grade and lived near congress park and university hospital. He had a paper route and loved video games. Eric was found stabbed to death inside his home on october 23, 1981. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Thaddeus Hosey

Age

53

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, 53 year old thaddeus hosey 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

Leonard Houston

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Leonard houston, age 38, who previously lived in oklahoma city moved to denver, co, lived with his girlfriend at the ahwahnee motel on 8500 east colfax ave. On september 19, 1983, mr. Houston was found stabbed to death across the street from his home. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Wade Humes

Age

45

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 12, 1992, unknown suspects fired through a door and into 45 year old, wade humes's apartment located on 25th and east 16th avenue. Mr. Humes was lying in bed at the time and was fatally struck by the gunfire. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Lillian Hurtado

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 8, 1976, the denver police and fire departments responded to the connection bar on the intersection of alameda avenue and south zuni street, to a structure fire. 22 year old lillian hurtado was one of two bodies found that died due to smoke inhalation. Ms. Hurtado was a waitress at the bar. This case is being investigated as an arson related homicide due to its suspicious nature. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department

Name

Dario Ibarra-Arguello

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 25, 1999, 30 year old dario ibarra-arguello and his friend left the las palmas bar. While the pair drove down the street, another vehicle drove along side of dario. This unknown suspect fired into the vehicle dario was driving striking both dario and his friend. Both were transported to a local hospital. A few weeks later, dario died from the gunshot wounds he sustained, but his friend survived. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.

Agency

Denver Police Department