Strasburg, CO Area Cold Cases

Name

James Mcdonald

Age

16

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

James mcdonald was reported missing on june 1st, 2009. He has not been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Chianne Shubert

Age

11

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Chianne shubert was reported missing on june 1st, 2009. She has not been heard from since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arapahoe county sheriff's office.

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Janet Jemello

Age

50

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Name

Rebecca Redeker

Age

20

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The douglas county sheriff’s office has identified a 20-year-old woman whose body was found 27 years ago in an area near woodland park and deckers in the pike san isabel national forest.Dcso said rebecca “becky” ann redeker’s body was found on june 15, 1993 near rainbow creek falls.Becky lived in the colorado springs area during the early ’90s. She also lived in manitou springs, where she attended high school for a time. She went to coronado high school in 1989 and also spent a year at manual high school in denver.Undersheriff holly nicholson-kluth said, “as a new detective in 1993, I had no idea this case would haunt me for 27 years. I am just thankful after all this time, this part has been solved. After all this time, there is a family this girl belonged to. She is someone. She is no longer a jane doe.”in july 2020, the douglas county sheriff’s office cold case detective received information that finally lead to the identification of the remains of becky.

Agency

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers

Name

Brian Oshaughnessy

Age

57

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Brian oshaughnessy was reported missing on july 20th, 2011. Mr. Oshaughnessy may be suicidal. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Sandra Ibeth-Oliveres

Age

37

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adam's county sheriff's department.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

James Percy

Age

73

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

James percy was released from the hospital after being treated for fainting spells, and was reported missing on september 4th, 2009. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Roger Mikkelsen

Age

53

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Roger mikkelsen was last seen on august 18th 2006 wearing a blue sleeveless shirt, shorts, and hiking boots. Mr. Mikkelsen has mental health issues and requires blood pressure medicine. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Alejandro Medina

Age

49

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Alejandro medina was last seen wearing a white t shirt, jeans, and brown boots. He was reported missing on august 3rd, 2006. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Kalah Hare

Age

27

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Kalah m. Hare was last contacted on july 16, 2007. She was leaving austin, texas, on her way to phoenix, arizona, planning to arrive on july 19th. Ms. Hare has not been seen or heard from since. She was wearing a ring at the time of her disappearance. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Paul Hemming

Age

63

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Paul hemming was last seen on january 30th, 1998. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adam's county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Maurice Reynolds

Age

77

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On june 7th, 2007, maurice reynolds was reported missing. He is last know to have been wearing a wedding ring and a watch. He has not been heard from since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Pauline Aragon

Age

89

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Last seen wearing a red striped shirt, dark brown fleece jacket, blue sweatpants, a plastic bracelet on each wrist, a ring on her left pinkie finger, and two gold rings on the right hand. Suffers from alzheimer's and dementia. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adam's county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Miranda

Age

21

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Crystal Acosta

Age

37

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Samantha Powell

Age

31

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

James Schomer

Age

51

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Last seen with grey sweatshirt and blue jeans. Mentally challenged, schizophrenic bipolar and has impulse control disorder. Walked away from group home and not seen since.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Daniel Trujillo

Age

12

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Terri Ackerman

Age

57

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On august 24, 2018, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of poplar street in lochbuie, co on a report of a missing person. Officers spoke with delbert ackerman who advised that his wife terri ackerman left their home, and he does not know of her current whereabouts. Terri was last seen sleeping in her bedroom at approximately 0500 hours before delbert left for the day. Terri's personal belongings including her cellphone, wallet, and car were still at the residence. Delbert advised that terri was upset the night before and stated she could no longer babysit her grandchildren. It is unknown if terri left with anyone, or her means of travel. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the lochbuie police department.

Agency

Lochbuie Police Department

Name

Miranda Arellano

Age

8

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

This person was last seen on june 5th, 2019 with her brother samuel arellano. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Samuel Arellano

Age

6

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

This person was last seen on june 5th, 2019 with his sister miranda arellano. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Rafael Martinez

Age

8

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

This person was last seen on march 18th, 2021. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arvada police department.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Angel Orozco

Age

16

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

This person was last seen on march 15th, 2022. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Asher Rockhold

Age

5

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

This person was last seen on july 31st, 2019. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Annaviella Sharp

Age

1

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

This person was last seen on may 14th, 2021. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adam's county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Toni Smedley

Age

4

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

This person was last seen on august 10th, 2016. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Arthur Ralston

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 5, 1972, the body of a white male, identified as arthur noel ralston, was found in an abandoned grain silo in the area of 166th avenue and yule road. Mr. Ralston had been shot multiple times in the head and torso. Information had been obtained indicating mr. Ralston was fronted two pounds of marijuana and never paid for the drugs. Mr. Ralston was last seen alive on december 28, 1971 being dropped off at club 44 for a meeting with curly and oz regarding a money issue. Club 44 was located at 44th avenue and sheridan boulevard. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the adams county sheriff's office.

Agency

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Name

Adrian Tavera

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Body found frozen under a bridge. Cause of death was blunt force trauma. Victim last seen alive in dec. 2010.

Agency

Weld County Sheriff

Name

Armando Magallanes

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Held as ransom by an unknown man. Body found east of interstate 76 after no ransom was paid.

Agency

Weld County Sheriff

Name

Tammy Cheeks

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found in a concrete irrigation ditch. Cause and manner of death unknown.

Agency

Weld County Sheriff

Name

Bruce Bennett

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Between 9 p.M. January 15, 1984 and 10 a.M. January 16, 1984, twenty-seven year old bruce bennett, his twenty-six year old wife, debra and their seven year old daughter melissa, were brutally murdered inside their home located in the 16300 block of east center drive. An autopsy found that debra died from blunt force trauma. Additionally, autopsies determined that bruce and melissa died from blunt force trauma as well as sharp force injuries, consistent with a knife. Evidence at the scene indicated that melissa had been sexually assaulted. A second child, the bennett's three year old daughter, was found alive inside the residence suffering from blunt force trauma. The suspect(s) responsible for the deaths of the bennett family have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Debra Bennett

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Between 9 p.M. January 15, 1984 and 10 a.M. January 16, 1984, twenty-seven year old bruce bennett, his twenty-six year old wife, debra and their seven year old daughter melissa, were brutally murdered inside their home located in the 16300 block of east center drive. An autopsy found that debra died from blunt force trauma. Additionally, autopsies determined that bruce and melissa died from blunt force trauma as well as sharp force injuries, consistent with a knife. Evidence at the scene indicated that melissa had been sexually assaulted. A second child, the bennett's three year old daughter, was found alive inside the residence suffering from blunt force trauma. The suspect(s) responsible for the deaths of the bennett family have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Melissa Bennett

Age

7

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Between 9 p.M. January 15, 1984 and 10 a.M. January 16, 1984, twenty-seven year old bruce bennett, his twenty-six year old wife, debra and their seven year old daughter melissa, were brutally murdered inside their home located in the 16300 block of east center drive. An autopsy found that debra died from blunt force trauma. Additionally, autopsies determined that bruce and melissa died from blunt force trauma as well as sharp force injuries, consistent with a knife. Evidence at the scene indicated that melissa had been sexually assaulted. A second child, the bennett's three year old daughter, was found alive inside the residence suffering from blunt force trauma. The suspect(s) responsible for the deaths of the bennett family have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Tyrone Bennett

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 11, 1993 officers responded to 13636 east 14th avenue regarding a small child left alone in a car. When officers arrived they noticed blood dripping from the trunk of the car. Upon opening it, they discovered the body of tyrone bennett. He had been beaten to death with an unknown object. Reportedly missing from the tyrone's vehicle were his cell phone, a gun, and drugs. Tyrone had been babysitting the young child who was in the vehicle. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of tyrone bennett have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Kendrick Boyland

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 18, 2003 officers found kendrick boyland deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. He had several thousand dollars on him, his wallet was in his back pocket and he was still wearing gold and diamond jewelry. The only item that appeared to be missing was a cellular telephone for which a search warrant was obtained and from the telephone records it appears that kendrick was killed around 9:16 p.M. If you have any information regarding this case please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Jonny Braning

Age

49

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 7, 2002 jonny braning, a reclusive and hearing impaired man was found dead from multiple blunt force and sharp forced injuries in his apartment. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Craig Bridges

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 23, 1995 officers were called to the coal creek arena and rodeo grounds. A young black male was found at the back of the rodeo grounds with numerous gunshot wounds. The arapahoe county coroner's office responded and determined the victim died between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 a.M. The victim was identified five days later as mr. Craig bridges by use of fingerprints and associated to the address of 4201 don tomaso drive, los angeles, ca. It was believed that mr. Bridges was a crip gang member. Investigation led detectives to the mother of mr. Bridges, who advised she had put her son on a plane from the los angeles airport and thought he was flying to kansas city, missouri. She advised during her son's stay out of state, he called and gave her a telephone number and an extension number where she could reach him in case of an emergency. Investigation revealed mr. Bridges had been staying at the travelers motel, 14200 e. 6th avenue with a black male, who had given a california's driver's license as identification. The license may have been counterfeit. Also staying in the room with mr. Bridges was a black female with blonde hair. Her identity was not established. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

James Broughman

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 29, 1984 at 4:14 a.M., james broughman, his wife and two small children were living in the manor house motel. The suspect gained entry into their apartment through a bathroom window located approximately 5 feet off the ground. After entering the window, the suspect was in the process of ransacking through the wallet and other items when he was confronted by james broughman. His wife and two small children awoke during the struggle and saw james struggling with a male and then heard the gunshot that ultimately killed him. The suspect then exited the motel room through the kitchenette window. The investigation showed that another motel room had been burglarized in a very similar manner just prior to the incident in which the james broughman was murdered. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of james broughman have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Renauldo Cadogan

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 16, 2006 at 9:57 p.M., officers responded to 17103 east ohio place on a report of one shot fired and a person moaning. Officers found renauldo cadogan deceased inside the partially open door to apt #105, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest. No eyewitnesses were located during a canvass. Inside the apartment near the front door was a gold colored bag that contained a number of small ziploc baggies. The baggies smelled strongly of marijuana, but they were empty, except for what appeared to be some residue. The investigation revealed that the victim sold marijuana and was heard arguing on his cell phone with an unknown party over the cost of three pounds of marijuana. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Eliseo Cano-Pacheco

Age

41

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 5, 2003, officers responded to 11205 east 14th avenue on the report of numerous shots being fired. Officers found eliseo cano-pacheco and consuelo hernandez serrano had been shot in their residence. Both were transported to the hospital and later died as a result of their gunshot wounds. A lone gunman approached the residence and fired multiple rounds through the front door. Consuelo hernandez serrano had spoken with her mother in mexico the same night of the homicide and told her mother she thought family members were going to kill her. There seems to have been some type of family feud going on and consuelo hernandez serrano was caught in the middle. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of eliseo and consuelo have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

David Cloutier

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

David cloutier was found on the couch in his apartment and had been shot once in the head with a .25 caliber round and also had multiple stab wounds. He was last seen on 07/17/87 in the afternoon. His friends became concerned and went to his apartment and discovered the body. The friends tried to remove drugs and money from the apartment and contaminated the crime scene. A possible suspect was developed who admitted that prior to the murder, he purchased a .25 caliber automatic but claimed he sold it. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Deandrae Cooper

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 31, 1997, 18 year old deandre cooper was found by officers who were sent to an alley on alton street on a suspicious occurrence. She was last seen leaving the residence with another male. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of deandrae cooper have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Charles Culbreth

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 29, 2000 officers responded to 1544 beeler street on a report of shots fired. Officers discovered the body of charles ray culbreth in the street deceased. It was determined that he died of multiple gunshot wounds. An interview with the charles' girlfriend revealed she knew him to be a drug dealer in the area. She advised a black male in a brown ford bronco had earlier threatened him over selling drugs in that area. The investigation revealed charles had been shot with two different guns. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of charles culbreth have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Dale Curtis

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Between 10/16/81 7:15 a.M. And 10/17/81 10:30 a.M., dale curtis was shot with his own gun and three other shots were found to have been fired inside the residence. A revolver was found on the bed in the guest bedroom with the cylinder open and some of the shells ejected onto the bed. The residence had been ransacked, but valuable property was left behind. Dale curtis may have interrupted a burglary and it appeared that there was forced entry into the residence. Dale curtis may have been chased through the residence prior to the fatal shot being administered. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of dale curtis have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Mary Dagenhardt

Age

41

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 6, 1993, arapahoe county sheriff's deputies responded to the 29000 block of east colfax avenue on the report of a body, which was later identified as mary dagenhardt. The victim had sustained obvious trauma. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of mary dagenhardt have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Jose Diaz

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 14, 2001 police and fire responded to the intersection of east 16th avenue and newark street on a report of a dead person in a vehicle. The victim was found seat-belted in the driver's seat of the vehicle. The victim had signs of trauma. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of jose diaz have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Julian Domenico

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 4, 1986 the victim, julian domenico was found dead in his bed. He had multiple stab wounds. The victim had been at shagnasty's (a bar) located in the 400 block of havana street, the night before his death and had left with a white male. This individual had apparently been hanging around some of the bars and had met the victim. On the night of the homicide the subject gave the victim a ride home. Subsequently the subject left the state. The subject had been employed in the metro area in a meat rending plant and gave no notice when he left. The subject was interviewed by an out-of-state law enforcement agency and denied any involvement in the homicide. The physical evidence in the scene did not link him to the scene. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of julian domenico have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Alan Ferguson

Age

52

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Kenneth Floyd

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 18, 1995 police were called to 11762 east 16th avenue, apt.# 303, on the report of a dead body. The victim was found on the floor of the living room and may have been there three to four days. The victim had apparently been stabbed to death. Investigation revealed the victim lived an alternative lifestyle, was apparently an alcoholic and user of crack cocaine. He had prior employment at a homeless shelter and took in numerous transients at his apartment. A suspect was determined but was excluded as he had been placed at the washington house at the time. This case was profiled on crime stoppers, but no tips were received. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department

Name

Eddie Ford

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 26, 1986, eddie ford returned home from work and parked in the alley. He walked up to the back porch of his residence where a black male, 13 to 20 years of age, 6 feet tall, 220 pounds, walked up to him and fired three shots. Eddie died on his back porch from three gunshot wounds. The victim was divorced from his wife at the time of the death. Approximately two weeks prior to the homicide, someone fired shots at the victim in front of his residence. Bullets recovered at the scene were a .32 caliber. A bullet was located from the previous shooting which the victim did not report to the police. This was a .32 caliber bullet matching the others. The victim told some of his friends about the incident and stated he knew who had fired the first time. He never notified the police or told anyone the name of the person suspected of shooting at him the first time. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of eddie ford have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the aurora police department.

Agency

Aurora Police Department