Lyons, 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

Jeanette Baca

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 11, 1978, jeanette baca was found deceased. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Margaret Beck

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 18, 1963 margaret "Peggy" beck, a 16 year-old girls scout aide, was discovered dead at the flying g ranch girl scout camp, near deckers. Beck had been sleeping alone in a tent near many other campers. Beck had been sexually assaulted and strangled. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Randi Coon

Age

14

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

According to law enforcement, randi coon was last seen in arvada, colorado on july 31, 1999. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arvada police department.

Agency

Arvada Police Department

Name

Dellmer Betts

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, april 27, 1986, hikers found the body of a white male in a drainage ditch at highway 6, about 4.5 miles west of highway 58. The body was identified as 29 year old dellmer betts, who had recently been released from prison. Betts was reportedly last seen on friday, april 25, 1986, at a residence near 34th and lawrence in denver, where he was temporarily staying. Betts was wearing blue jeans, bright orange socks, and a blue t-shirt when found. Betts' brown briefcase was not recovered. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Elie Boisvert

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the afternoon of june 9, 1965 neighbors on the 1800 block of cody street heard yelling and went outside to discover elie boisvert had been cut and was yelling at a male to leave. Witnesses described the man as a black male, 35 to 40 years of age, about six feet tall, wearing a dark colored suit, dark shoes and a dress hat. The suspect ran south on cody, east on 18th to carr and south on carr to colfax. Mr. Boisvert confirmed the male had been the one to cut him. Mr. Boisvert died as a result of the incident. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Helen Burton

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Frederich Cassel

Age

50

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In the beginning of november 1972 frederich cassel was admitted into the hospital, released and then re-admitted in december, complaining of shortness of breath and chest congestion. Cassel died in the hospital on december 11, 1972. Cassel was found to have been poisoned. Cassel lived in the applewood area and worked in general service administration at the federal center in lakewood. Prior to his death cassel wrote in a diary of suspicions involving his wife and other men. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jessica Caudill

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 14, 1990 hikers on north table mountain located the body of a female in a ravine just off of highway 58. Investigation determined that the body was that of 15 year old jessica caudill, who had been deceased for several days. Jessica was a runaway from georgia, who was known to have hitched rides with truck drivers, and had previously done so all the way to california. Jessica also used the name night child and angel heart when she traveled. She was frequently seen wearing a denim jacket with brown leather fringe. She was known to have hung out at truck stops, and was believed to have been seen at the union 76 truck stop at west 44th avenue and ward road in wheat ridge. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Melanie Cooley

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 15, 1975, melanie "Suzi" cooley left nederland high school where she was a senior. She was last seen hitchhiking in nederland. A road maintenance worker found her body on may 2, 1975 in coal creek canyon. Melanie was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue jean jacket with an embroidered eagle on the back and tan colored boots. Melanie had been hit over the head repeatedly with a large rock. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriffs office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Hollis Corriveau

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, november 11, 1970, residents located a body in a ditch at the 4900 block of south wadsworth. The body was identified as 46-year-old hollis corriveau sr. Corriveau was last seen at about 8 pm on the evening of november 10, 1970 when he left the motel he owned and lived in -- the shangra-la at 2145 south santa fe -- to go to federal auction. Corriveau was wearing a dark green suit coat, black pants, a blue shirt, and an orange and green tie. He was also wearing a toupee. Corriveau's 1969 blue ford pickup truck was located in the parking lot of the sands bar at 1050 west evans. Anyone with information is encouraged to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Lenora Cortez

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nora Coursey

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In july of 1957, 30 year old nora lois coursey was found in in deer creek canyon. She had been missing since june 1957 when she attended an afternoon party in englewood. Coursey was last seen leaving the birthday party. Her car was found at colfax & elm in denver in june 1957. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Julia Detemple

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 17, 1986, two employees were loading gravel on an outlying coors property, when they found a badly decomposed body in a nearby brush. Investigation determined the body was that of 26 year old julia detemple. She was last seen on august 18, 1986 when she hitchhiked to the 40 high bar and later obtained a ride to the tap inn. After 8 pm she was issued a denver mountain parks ticket in red rocks park. Detemple was wearing blue jeans, a light blue short sleeve sweatshirt and brown boots. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Elvin Fuster

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 13, 1981, the body of elvin fuster was found shot on a property in the 4000 block of easley road in golden. Fuster had been living in the 1100 block of downing street in denver, and had been working at josephina's restaurant. Fuster had been assaulted in denver days before his murder, possibly related to drugs. A suspicious vehicle, described as a dark colored chevrolet camaro was seen in the early morning hours of the 13th of july. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jose Garcia

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Garrick

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Mark Groezinger

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 7, 1984, a body was found lying on the front seat of a blue and white 1973 buick two-door, parked at mother cabrini shrine, located near I-70 and highway 40 near golden. 29 year old mark groezinger had been shot and jewelry and keys were taken from the vehicle. Groezinger was last seen at his residence on april 6, 1984 at about 8:30 p.M. When he said he was going to play pool at a bar. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Stephanie Hart

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 14, 2000, at about 12:47 a.M. High-school sweethearts stephanie hart-grizzell and nicholas kunselman were killed in a subway sandwich shop a few blocks south of columbine high school. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jarl Hoffman

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 19, 1976 jarl hoffman, an inmate at the camp george west camp, was playing a game of billiards in the recreation building with other inmates. While inside the building hoffman was shot by someone from outside, near old golden road. A vehicle was seen speeding away. Nearby, five dogs were shot, two other dogs shot at, and other gunshots were fired within a few hours before and after homicide. Witnesses indicated more than one person was in the vehicle involved in the shootings. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Linda Hutchings

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 1, 1979, a family picking cattails found a body down an embankment, near indiana and west 82nd avenue. The body was later identified as linda hutchings, a 17-year-old arvada resident. Linda had been reported missing to the arvada police department on august 15, 1979. She was last seen at a friend's apartment in lakewood wearing white jeans, a white peasant-style top with embroidery, and tennis shoes. She may have been wearing a red coat. In the early morning hours of august 15 she left a note indicating she was headed home. Friends believed she had intended to hitchhike. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nicholas Kunselman

Age

15

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 14, 2000, at about 12:47 a.M. High-school sweethearts nicholas kunselman and stephanie hart-grizzell were killed in a subway sandwich shop a few blocks south of columbine high school. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Lilly

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 2, 1979, drivers along west 64th avenue found a man's body on the road. The body was identified as 27 year old john lilly, who had died of gunshot wounds. Lilly was known to sell drugs. He had left his mother's home in greeley early that morning in his two door gray mercedes. The mercedes was left along the road near lilly's body. Lilly was wearing blue jeans and a blue t-shirt. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Dennis Lingaas

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Eugene Lucero

Age

50

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 22, 1995, the body of eugene lucero was found at 6:50 am in the parking lot of the white ranch open space park, west of golden, co. Eugene was a metro taxi driver and picked up a passenger at the sapp brother's truck stop at I-70 and quebec st in denver between 3:00 and 5:00 am. Tha passenger had called for a cab and stated that he needed a ride west of denver. Later that same day, eugene's cab was found abandoned in denver at 54th and harrison. The passenger that eugene pick up is described as a white, adult male, 5'10" to 6', 170 to 200 lbs with dark brown hair and side burns. He was last seen that day wearing a camouflage coat, jeans, boots, and possibly a vest. He also carried a bright colored nylon bad with a dark strap. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Richard Malin

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 16, 1976, at 8:30 am, richard malin was found deceased by his wife at their residence in the 30000 block of palomino dr. In evergreen, co. Richard was found just inside the front door of the residence and had been shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Perla Lopez

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Perla lopez was last seen in arvada, colorado on march 16, 2004. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arvada police department.

Agency

Arvada Police Department

Name

Jeannie Moore

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 25, 1981, jeannie moore left her home for work at the tenneco gas station at 13th and wadsworth. 5 days later, on august 30, 1981, jeannie moore's body was found by picnickers in genesee park south of I-70. An autopsy showed death was caused by blows to the head. Jeannie moore was wearing blue jeans and a peach colored sweater, carrying a brown leather purse with a mushroom design and a blue bandana for a strap. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

James Murray

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 15, 1988, a body was found inside a septic tank in deer creek canyon. The body was identified as 35 year old james william murray, known to locals as "Crazy jim." murray had not been seen since december 1985, as he prepared for a trip to arizona. Murray lived in a cabin behind long brothers garage off highway 285 near conifer for a number of years. He also rented a house off of grapevine road for awhile. He was last known to have a beige volkswagen rabbit. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Joyce Neil

Age

17

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In april 1969, the body of 17 year old joyce neill was found off golden gate park road down an embankment. Neill had moved to denver from arizona, was working as a nurse's aide at mercy hospital and living in a house in denver with several roommates. Neill had been stabbed. She was last seen when she had been dropped off at city park. Neill had been associating with motorcycle gangs, possibly the husky hustlers. Neill was wearing white levi's, a striped shirt, and moccasin boots. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Nygaard

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 24, 1977 workers arrived for work at the entrance of the chieftain mine located near 15000 w. Alameda parkway, lakewood and discovered the body of john nygaard. Mr. Nygaard was last seen leaving his apartment on lafayette street in denver on may 23, 1977 with an unknown male. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Judy Pillman

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 26, 1986, a body was located on the west side of chatfield state park near south wadsworth. Investigation determined the body was 24-year-old judy pillman, who had been shot. She was last seen october 16, 1986, when she was dropped off near colfax and corona streets in denver. Pillman was wearing a black leather coat, a blue hooded sweatshirt, and blue jeans. She had been living at the arnold apartments located on the 1200 block of washington street in denver. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Teresa Schmidt

Age

53

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Teresa schmidt decided to go hiking on september 6, 2002. She is an experienced hiker and had visited the area before, but its physical features had been greatly changed by a forest fire and she may not have known her way around. She left lost valley guest ranch alone, carrying a backpack which contained a jacket and two bottles of water. Ms. Schmidt was last seen at about 3:00 p.M. On a trail leading to a rocky overlook east of the ranch. She was last seen wearing stonewashed jeans, a light-colored shirt, a turquoise windbreaker, and a black fanny pack. She was reported missing by her husband at 7:00 p.M. When she failed to return to the ranch, but search efforts did not begin until 2:00 a.M. The next day. Nearly seventy volunteer searchers, tracker dogs, and helicopters scoured the area for schmidt for six days after she disappeared. Her husband spent several days searching by motorcycle. Search efforts were hampered by inclement weather and the only thing anyone located was two sets of schmidt's footprints near cheesman overlook, one set on each side of the ridge. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Rita Sellers

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Sharon Stone

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 28, 1989, a man trying to find a hubcap discovered a body down an embankment near highway 93 on golden gate canyon road. The body was identified as sharon stone, who had also used the names sharon flynn and sharon geionety. Stone had been living in clinton, oklahoma and working as a maid in a hotel. In may, 1989, she had called her sister to say she was in colorado, and had come here with a man. Stone applied for a colorado id card and on may 30, 1989 worked for a temporary agency. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Rosetta Witt

Age

74

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 2, 1961, rosetta witt was shot in the grocery store attached to her home at 5050 carr street in jefferson county. Money was missing from the cash register. Shortly before the shooting a white male about 30 to 35 years of age, 5'8 to 5'10, 165-175 pounds, with dark hair in a pompadour style, was seen in the store. The man got into a two tone blue or bluish green 1950 to 1954 oldsmobile type car with a female. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Anthony Robinson

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Lafayette Police Department

Name

Mary Niemi

Age

41

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mary niemi was last seen in arvada, colorado on april 12, 2001, as she was leaving the women in crisis shelter. She has not been heard from since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arvada police department.

Agency

Arvada Police Department

Name

Jessica Shoemake

Age

22

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Jessica shoemake was reported missing in march of 2005. She was last heard form after she was arrested in denver and called her mother from the denver city jail requesting bond. Her mother did not place the bond for her. Subsequent follow up investigation revealed a subject named philip deegan placed a bond releasing her from jail. Her mother indicated she may be en route to las vegas and she has not been seen or heard from since. Ms. Shoemake has been known to abuse drugs and has a health condition requiring regular medication. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arvada police department.

Agency

Arvada Police Department

Name

Kathy Wilkerson

Age

43

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Kathy wilkerson was last seen in arvada, colorado on april 23, 2000, at the women in crisis shelter. She checked herself out of the shelter and has not been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arvada police department.

Agency

Arvada 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

M Baby

Age

1

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In 2001, a newborn infant was discovered at the rear of a local safeway. No suspects or leads ever developed. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the louisville police department.

Agency

Louisville Police Department