New Castle, CO Area Cold Cases
Name
Homer AbelAge
63Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 27, 1984, homer abel, a gas station attendant, was shot and killed in an apparent robbery at the asamera gas station located on highway 6 just a few miles east of rifle, co. The suspect was described as a young white male, 5'8, 150-170 pounds, with dark hair and a dark beard and closely trimmed mustache. He was possibly driving a dark colored full-size american made pickup truck with a white camper shell. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact garfield county sheriff's office.Agency
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Name
Thomas BastAge
41Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Name
Joe FazziAge
42Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 8, 1965, joe fazzi was found shot to death approximately 1 mile east of the town of silt on co state hwy 6 and 24. He was last seen alive earlier that morning buying lumber at the local lumber yard west of silt. Joe's wallet was in his hand and his truck's driver's side door was open. Joe was discovered by his wife and children. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the garfield county sheriff's office.Agency
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Name
Brandy PetruskaAge
19Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the garfield county sheriff's office.Agency
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Name
Phillip WimmerAge
32Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the garfield county sheriff's office.Agency
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Name
Thomas LubchencoAge
56Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 6, 2002, a body was found at 3010 blake ave and was identified as thomas lubchenco who had been shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the glenwood springs police department.Agency
Glenwood Springs Police Department
Name
Christopher CollyerAge
19Cause of Death
MissingInfo
During the early evening hours of june 22, 1999, 19 year old christopher collyer dove into the colorado river swimming away from the concrete pier. As he attempted to swim back towards the river bank he was swept away by the river. Search efforts by multiple law enforcement agencies were unsuccessful. He was last seen wearing black pants, a belt, socks, and a diamond stud in his left ear. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the rifle police department.Agency
Rifle Police Department
Name
Jerri LesserAge
24Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Jerri lesser was last seen on may 30, 1980 while rafting in the colorado river with his friend. It is believed that their raft overturned. The friend's body was later recovered in the river, but mr. Lesser has not been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the garfield county sheriff's office.Agency
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Name
Ronda HenrichsenAge
53Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Ronda henrichsen was last seen at a hotel in glenwood springs, co. She was scheduled to get on the greyhound bus to new mexico but never got on. She may have been sighted in the parachute area 2-3 days later. Ms. Henrichsen may have been wearing a white, indian-style tunic, a turban, and glasses. She had mental health issues and was possibly suicidal. Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to please contact garfield county sheriff's office.Agency
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Name
John MontgomeryAge
50Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 8, 1979, john montgomery was shot and killed while fishing in rifle creek near mile marker 5.5 on cr 217. John was from california visiting colorado for a fishing/hunting trip with a friend. The suspect vehicle was described as a white over gold or yellow, mid 1970's chevy blazer. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the garfield county sheriff's office.Agency
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Name
Janine JohlerAge
38Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 12, 2009, workers conducting clean-up in an orchard area located near garfield county road 137 discovered human remains in some black garbage bags. The garbage bags were scattered along a ditch-line next to county road 137. Subsequent investigation determined the remains were that of janine johler. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the garfield county sheriff's office.Agency
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Name
William BrennanAge
40Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On may 15 1990, 39 year old william brennan was last seen near canyon creek with a small duffle bag and raincoat. He was reported to be suicidal and has since been missing. He may have been seen hitchhiking into las vegas in july 1990. Mr. Brennan was a vietnam veteran and may have had a handgun. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact glenwood springs police department.Agency
Glenwood Springs Police Department