Estes Park, 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

Shaun Cordova

Age

28

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Shaun cordova was reported missing in august of 2006. At that time, it was believed he had been missing for 3 weeks. Shaun was 26 years old when he was reported missing. Shaun was last heard from on march 17, 2006. He was known to have left estes park with a friend heading toward fort collins, but never arrived at his destination. His last reported sighting was in thornton, co towards the end of march of 2006. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the fort collins police department.

Agency

Fort Collins Police Department

Name

Martha Rooks

Age

55

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Martha rye rooks was last seen in fort collins, colorado. She was reported missing on august 1st, 1991. Ms. Rooks' aliases may include the first names glenda, bobbie, marsha, and marty, and last names degregg, griego, prewitt, and rocha. Ms. Rooks has had problems with mental health and alcoholism. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the fort collins police department.

Agency

Fort Collins Police Department

Name

Jessica Arredondo

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

November 25, 1988 jessica arredondo was last seen when she dropped her boyfriend off at neil's, a bar in glendale, south of denver. Jessica arredondo's car, a red 1988 mustang convertible, was found abandoned a few blocks from the bar at east 7th and jackson, and appeared to have been involved in an accident. Witnesses said she had been abducted from the accident site by "Several unknown male suspects." mrs. Arredondo's body was found on us 36 near estes park in larimer county the next day. The investigation revealed mrs. Arredondo had suffered fatal blows to her head. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the larimer county sheriff's office.

Agency

Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Name

Steven Kirk

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 21, 1977, the decomposing body of steven kirk was found in a camping trailer at the ramada inn located in fort collins, colorado. Investigation revealed mr. Kirk had been beaten to death, possibly during a robbery. No suspect(s) have ever been named. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the larimer county sheriff's office.

Agency

Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Name

Donald Ova

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 25, 1984, a resident of the lower poudre canyon was taking a walk and came across the body of donald ova. Mr. Ova was transient and lived in the greeley area. He was last seen alive on thanksgiving, 1984. Investigation revealed mr. Ova was shot to death. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the larimer county sheriff's office.

Agency

Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Name

Kimmo Perry

Age

1

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 12, 1979, walter and kimmo perry were burned to death while sleeping in their loveland home at 604 se 8th street. Mr. Perry's wife, gwendolyn "Joyce" perry, escaped the fire. Investigation ruled the deaths homicides after evidence of arson was found. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the larimer county sheriff's office.

Agency

Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Name

Walter Perry

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 12, 1979, walter and kimmo perry were burned to death while sleeping in their loveland home at 604 se 8th street. Mr. Perry's wife, gwendolyn "Joyce" perry, escaped the fire. Investigation ruled the deaths homicides after evidence of arson was found. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to contact the larimer county sheriff's office.

Agency

Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Name

Christopher Vigil

Age

10

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

10 year old christopher vigil disappeared while hiking about midway on grey rock mountain trail off highway 14 in the poudre canyon. He was wearing a purple denim jacket. Christopher's photo is shown age-progressed to 44 years old. He has not 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

Julia Dearemt

Age

25

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Julia r dearemt was last seen in nederland, colorado on july 22, 1997. She went to the denver international airport to pick up a male companion, who was known to be a violent and armed con man. Ms. Dearemt has not been seen since. She had a 9 month old baby with her and was driving a blue volkswagen westfalia minivan. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the nederland police department.

Agency

Nederland Police Department

Name

Dick Roberts

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Berthoud Police Department

Name

Susie Becker

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Solved

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Mark Bonner

Age

24

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mark bonner was last seen in boulder, co on march 20, 1978. Foul play is suspected. Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to please contact boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Gerald Cordner

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Charles Davenport

Age

47

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Morton Rosenfeld

Age

43

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 19, 1979, the severely beaten body of morton rosenfeld was found in the basement of the apartment where he was staying in estes park, colorado. A suspect was identified early in the investigation, however, there was not enough evidence to prosecute. In 2003, investigators traveled to california in an attempt to re-interview the suspect. The suspect chose not to cooperate with investigators. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the larimer county sheriff's office.

Agency

Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Name

Dorothy Howard

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In 1954, boulderites were shocked by the brutal murder of an unidentified young woman. After a futile attempt to establish her identity, as well as that of her killer, citizens donated funds for the woman's burial in columbia cemetery. She's still there today, with "Jane doe" engraved on her headstone. Police didn't have much to go on. Two male cu students hiking along boulder creek below boulder falls found her body lying on rocks at the bottom of a 29-foot embankment. "At first we thought it was a store window dummy," one of the students was quoted as saying. "We didn't think it could possibly be a human body." but it was. They jumped in their car, rode into town, and returned with a skeptical sheriff. All identification had been removed from the slender young victim, estimated to have been 20 years old. She had been stripped, beaten, and left to die, and then was exposed to the elements for three or four days. All that remained of her personal belongings were three bobby pins in her long reddish-blonde hair. There were no fillings in her teeth, so there could be no dental records. The only clue was a scar from an appendectomy. Police combed boulder canyon and nearby mountain areas for her clothing,but nothing was ever found. Requests for missing persons went out all over the country. Several parents, whose own daughters were missing, traveled to boulder, but no one could identify her. Then finally she was identified as dorothy howard. To this date the killer of dorothy howard has never been identified, anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Rex Douglas

Age

60

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On january 30, 1984, 60 year old rex douglas was last known to be at st. Louis lambert airport. Mr. Douglas, a pastor at a local church, was to have flown to denver, colorado that day. Investigation revealed mr. Douglas placed a suitcase in a locker at lambert airport, but never picked up a boarding pass and never boarded the flight to denver, colorado. Mr. Douglas had gone to missouri to conduct a land transaction, which he completed. He also made a side-trip to des moines, iowa on january 28, 1984 for unknown reasons. Mr. Douglas told his wife he might take a side-trip to kansas city, missouri to see the "Big church" (nazarene headquarters). Apparently, mr. Douglas made this trip as he flew from kansas city to des moines, then back to st. Louis. However, no one reported seeing mr. Douglas at nazarene headquarters. He was last seen wearing a dark navy blue suit, brown sweater vest, white shirt, red tie, and reading glasses. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Vaughn Everett

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 29 1985, vaughn everett's body was found off colorado highway 7 on 82 e (big owl road) near allenspark. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jon Haynes

Age

18

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On july 24, 1981, 18 jon haynes came to boulder from contra costa county, california anticipating attending cu. He was last seen at a 7-11 convenience store in the vicinity of 28th st. And baseline in boulder, co. He disappeared a few days after his arrival and was reported missing by his father on july 24, 1981. His beige 1981 subaru with california license plate number 1cpk105 was seen parked near nederland a few days prior to his disappearance. The car was gone a few days later and has not been seen since. (the second picture is shown age-progressed to 48 years). Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Margaret Hillman

Age

14

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 24, 1983, margaret hillman was at a large party held in a barn on the heil ranch in greer canyon. She was last seen alive at 11:30 p.M. And was supposed to catch a ride home with three cousins. When questioned the next day, the three cousins reported they could not find hillman when they were ready to leave at about 1:30 a.M. On september 25. On july 17, 1984, a skeletonized body was found partially buried one and one half miles north of the dam where the party was held, still on the heil ranch property; clothing was piled nearby. The body and clothing were subsequently identified as those of margaret hillman. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Betty Jones

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 9, 1970, the body of a female was found dumped off the side of highway 128, 20 feet north of the jefferson/boulder county line, in boulder county. The body was identified as betty lee jones; she had been shot multiple times. Jones was last seen the day before in the early afternoon arguing with her husband of 9 days in front of their residence at 1216 york street, denver. He started to drive away from the area and saw her get into a blue 1961 or 1962 chevrolet malibu. When he drove around the block, she and the car were gone. Four suspects were identified and eliminated through dna testing. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Christine Jones

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 1, 1977, at about 1:00 p.M., boulder county sheriff deputies responded to a reported drowning in left hand creek, one and one half miles above buckingham park in left hand canyon. The body of christine jones had been found face down in the creek by her family, who went to find her after she did not return home from washing her car at the creek. She was found to have suffered a single gunshot wound to the back of her head. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Richard Morgan

Age

38

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Richard kenneth morgan was last seen in boulder, colorado on april 1, 1993. Mr. Morgan had mental health issues and sent a suicide note to his ex-wife. However, there is some evidence of coursework at the university of new mexico in 1994 and 1995, and in 2002, mr. Morgan may have been working in cedar crest, new mexico. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Patterson

Age

20

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 29th 1975, the body of john patterson was found at 4501 n broadway in boulder co. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Frank Santos

Age

37

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Mr. Santos was found deceased in his gray 1994 chevrolet cavalier on july 9, 2004 at about 22:18 hours. His vehicle had drifted from across the inside westbound lane of highway 36, across the inside westbound lane, coming to rest against the concrete barrier. Mr. Santos had been shot once in the left side of the head with a small caliber weapon, as he drove on highway 36. According to witnesses, a vehicle had passed him in the left lane just before his car started to drift toward the center barrier. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Robert Bockmann

Age

26

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

26 year old robert bockmann, nickname robbie, has been missing from boulder, colorado since april 18, 2003. His car was found at the south boulder creek trailhead at walker ranch the following day. Robert's personal items, to include his wallet and id, were still inside the vehicle. The area was searched for a number of days, but robert was never located. He was last seen wearing blue shorts, a white t-shirt with an oval-shaped logo, and either blue running shoes or new "Vasque" trail running shoes. Mr. Bockmann had shown signs of mental health issues and may have been suicidal. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the boulder police department.

Agency

Boulder Police Department

Name

Timothy Case

Age

52

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

51 year old timothy case was reported missing by family after they failed to hear from him or have contact with him in over two years. The last contact the family had with timothy was sometime in may of 2003. Timothy may utilize a wheelchair or cane and may go by the names of timothy mell or timothy miller. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the boulder police department.

Agency

Boulder Police Department

Name

Fabian Rosario

Age

20

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

20 year old fabian del rosario was last seen in the area of 30th st. And colorado in boulder, colorado, on august 28, 1987, at 7:00 p.M. He dropped a friend off near that location and was supposed to pick-up his girlfriend when she got off work shortly thereafter. Fabian never showed up at his girlfriend's work and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, fabian was driving a brown datsun 280zx. In the early morning hours of august 31, 1987, a patrol officer located fabian's vehicle, with a substantial amount of blood in the passenger compartment, in the parking lot of crossroads mall near 30th st. And walnut in boulder, colorado. Authorities stated their investigation revealed that fabian may have been involved in drug distribution, moving cocaine from miami, fl to colorado, but it is unclear as to whether drugs were a factor in his case. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the boulder police department.

Agency

Boulder Police Department

Name

Douglas Meer

Age

25

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

25 year old douglas meer was a resident of boulder, colorado, and a student at the university of colorado-boulder. Mr. Meer left the boulder area on march 26, 1982 and arrived in las vegas, nevada on march 27, 1982. Mr. Meer was last heard from on march 29, 1982 when he phoned his mother to let her know he was out of funds and was returning to his residence in boulder. Mr. Meer never arrived home and his vehicle was later found in baja, mexico on september 9, 1982, just over the border of california. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the boulder police department.

Agency

Boulder Police Department

Name

Michael Meteer

Age

29

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On october 18, 1985, a family member reported 29 year old michael meteer missing, an investigation into michael's whereabouts revealed he had been the victim of homicide. The person responsible for michael's death was arrested and convicted but michael's body was never found. Michael was 29 years old at the time of his death.

Agency

Boulder Police Department

Name

JonBenet Ramsey

Age

6

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 26, 1997, jonbenet ramsey was found in the basement of her home. The cause of death was determined to be asphyxia. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the boulder police department.

Agency

Boulder Police Department

Name

Sidney Wells

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 1, 1983, sidney wells was found deceased in his residence. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the boulder police department.

Agency

Boulder Police Department

Name

John Gruber

Age

33

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

John went missing october 20th 1984. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the larimer county sheriff's office.

Agency

Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Name

Phillip Gomez

Age

44

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mr. Gomez fell from a boat in carter lake and is believed to have drowned. He has not 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

Joseph Halpern

Age

22

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

In august 15, 1933, 22 year old joseph halpern was camping with friends in rocky mountain national park. Halpern was last seen leaving the campsite alone to climb to taylor peak. He was wearing a light blue shirt, light brown trousers, and hiking shoes. Unsubstantiated reports place him in phoenix, az in december of 1934, with the lewis brothers circus in michigan in the summer of 1935, or traveling with ccc near alliance, nebraska in may of 1935.He may have used the alias louis hollenbuck and was called "Teacher" by co-workers. He was also a computer at the aberdeen proving grounds in 1932. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the colorado bureau of investigation.

Agency

Colorado Bureau of Investigation - Denver

Name

Matthew Sueper

Age

27

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Matthew sueper was reported missing on august 31st, 2011. On september 2nd, his laptop, wallet, computer, backpack, and id were located near the golden gate bridge in san francisco. Mr. Sueper may have been suicidal. He has not been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the fort collins police department

Agency

Fort Collins Police Department

Name

Daniel Holloway

Age

39

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Daniel holloway was last seen on june 7, 2013. Mr. Holloway has a history of suicide attempts and may have been suicidal. He is believed to have left his house by bicycle and has not been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the boulder police department.

Agency

Boulder Police Department

Name

Michael Hunter

Age

23

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mr. Hunter was last seen on may 31, 1979. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the fort collins police department.

Agency

Fort Collins Police Department

Name

Asanee Soithong

Age

45

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Boulder Police Department

Name

Carlos Gonzalez-Madrid

Age

31

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Longmont Police Department

Name

Nikolas Roche

Age

35

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Nikolas roche was reported missing on august 15, 2017 and has not been seen since. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the larimer county sheriff's office

Agency

Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Name

Seth Kienzle

Age

31

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Seth has not been seen since february 22, 2016. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the boulder county sheriff's office.

Agency

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Name

Elwood Friesen

Age

76

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Name

Magdaly Hernandez

Age

22

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Fort Collins Police Department

Name

Tyler Phillips

Age

18

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Fort Collins Police Department

Name

Rita Gutierrez-Garcia

Age

34

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Rita was last seen wearing a long sleeve black shirt and black leggings. She has not been seen or heard from since 03/19/2018. If anyone has any information regarding this case please contact longmont police department.

Agency

Longmont Police Department

Name

Ronald Compton

Age

61

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Ronald was last seen on 08/15/2018. He has not been seen or heard from since. If anyone has information regarding this case, please contact the fort collins police department.

Agency

Fort Collins Police Department

Name

Michael Meeter

Age

29

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Michael meteer was reported missing by a family member on october 24, 1985. An investigation into his whereabouts led to the arrest and conviction of a suspect responsible for the death of mr. Meteer. However, mr. Meteer's remains have yet to be recovered. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the boulder police department.

Agency

Boulder Police Department