Dickinson State University, ND Area Cold Cases
Name
Shay SmithAge
12Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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 JohnsonAge
75Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Julie DerrickAge
19Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Julie derrick, 19, was last seen alive october 19, 1995. Her mother made a plea for her return. Julie’s body was found in o’fallon’s sand pit, weighted down. Forensic examination indicated she died shortly after her disappearance, but the cause of death was undetermined. Investigators believe it could have been a drug overdose.Agency
Lincoln County Crimestoppers
Name
Leah RowlandsAge
41Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Leah rowlands, 41, was shot and killed during an armed robbery at an amoco station. The suspect, a man in a red pontiac, killed rowlands and stole money and goods. Despite security footage aired on national tv, no suspect has been arrested.Agency
Lincoln County Crimestoppers
Name
Jay BlocksonAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Jay blockson, 23, was found dead in a stand of trees. An autopsy determined broken ribs caused internal damage leading to his death. Investigators believe the notorious freight train riders of america gang might be responsible for his death.Agency
Lincoln County Crimestoppers
Name
Ray GreenAge
55Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Ray "Sandy" green, 55, was found dead in an underground bunker, strangled. Investigators believe there was a struggle at the scene. The case remains open, but progress is slowed as one suspect in the case died of a heart attack.Agency
Lincoln County Crimestoppers
Name
Dustin BrueggerAge
24Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation
Name
Marlene MazzolaAge
42Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
This double homicide was one of the most high profile murders in the county's history. 58 year old george heinrich and 42 year old marlene mazzola had been dating for approximately a month before they were found murdered heinrich's home on highway 312 east of billings. Heinrich was a local business man who bought and sold cattle. Mazzola was a district manager for avon products in the billings area. The bodies were discovered by heinrich's adopted daughter.Agency
YellowStone County
Name
Ben BumsAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Homicide victim ben bums body was found near 1-94 on prior creek road, just 200 yards south of the huntley interchange. Bums had been hitchhiking from northwestem montana to his home in forsyth. According to reports, less than a half hour passed between the time pryor creek residents heard gunfire at around 12:30am and passing motorists found the young man's body.Agency
YellowStone County
Name
Jeannette AtwaterAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
Shortly after 3:30am on the morning of january 16, 2000, firefighters were called to the scene of a car fire near a pull-off area on bench blvd. In billings heights. When firefighters opened the trunk of the burning car they discovered a body, later identified as jeanette atwater. The previous evening, this attractive young billings woman, and the mother of three small children had attended an office party with several co-workers from the napa store where she worked. The major clue in this case is video from the cenex convenience store located near the crime scene. The store's video monitoring system recorded a male, approximately 5'8" in height, wearing a dark coat and pants. The suspect got into an older model compact car...Possibly brown in color with an orange stripe on the side. Drawings of the suspect and vehicle were made and circulated. To-date, no arrests have been made.Agency
YellowStone County
Name
Anita KnutsonAge
18Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On june 4, 2007, the body of 18 year old anita mae knutson was found in her apartment in the 2400 block of 4th street nw in minot, nd. Anita had been killed while lying in her bed; she died as a result of knife wounds to her upper body. Unknown suspect(s) appeared to have entered the apartment through a ground floor window and exited by the same route. The murder weapon was found at the scene.Agency
North Dakota AG
Name
Marsha HelgesonAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The body of this 21 year old billings woman was found in the moming hours of september 9th, 1978 on alkali creek road in the billings heights. The victim frequented the old 17 club and other bars and was last seen at the old sambo's restaurant on first avenue north. Several suspects were questioned during the investigation but no arrests were made.Agency
YellowStone County
Name
Corina ContrerazAge
16Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
This young 16 year old southside billings girl's body was found near the pryor creek & 1-90 interchange where pryor creek road inter-sects with indian creek road. Numerous suspects were identified during the course of the original investigation.Agency
YellowStone County
Name
George HeinrichAge
58Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
This double homicide was one of the most high profile murders in the county's history. 58 year old george heinrich and 42 year old marlene mazzola had been dating for approximately a month before they were found murdered heinrich's home on highway 312 east of billings. Heinrich was a local business man who bought and sold cattle. Mazzola was a district manager for avon products in the billings area. The bodies were discovered by heinrich's adopted daughter.Agency
YellowStone County
Name
Judy HattenAge
48Cause of Death
BeatenInfo
The body of 48 year old judy hatten was found by her boyfriend in her home at 1030 12th avenue in laurel on the morning of march 11, 1995. Hatten was beaten to death. She had no known enemies and no motive for the crime has been established. In 2012, the laurel police department tumed the case over to the yellowstone county sheriff's office cold case unit for further investigation.Agency
YellowStone County
Name
Lori SeippAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the evening of november 2, 1983, on the 1100 block of logan street, the denver fire department responded to the santa rita apartment complex on a report of a structure fire. Most of the tenants were successfully evacuated before the building was engulfed in flames. However, after the fire was extinguished, two residents of a second floor apartment were found deceased. The victims were identified as 23 year old lori ann seipp and her spouse, kevin landon. The arson deaths of mrs. Seipp and mr. Landon were investigated as homicides. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Kazem SelahyarziAge
39Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
39 year old kazem selahyarzi was found shot to death inside his house located at the 190 block of west 33rd avenue. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Robert SettlesAge
43Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 13, 2006, officers responded to a call of shots fired and found robert settles lying outside of a park hill residence near the intersection of east 35th avenue and fairfax street. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately died a short time later. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of robert settles have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Edward SheridanAge
62Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the morning of august 23, 1977, members of the denver police department were alerted to a body found within the parking lot near the intersection of west 12th avenue and acoma street. During the course of the investigation the body was identified as 62 year old edward sheridan, who had been stabbed to death by an unknown assailant(s) during a street robbery. Mr. Sheridan was known to frequent a local liquor store near the location he was murdered. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
LC ShineAge
43Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 1, 1998, the victim was inside his motel room when multiple suspects forced open the door. Once inside, the suspects demanded money from the victim. A confrontation ensued between the victim and suspects at which time the victim was shot. Immediately after the shooting, the suspects fled from the royal host motel. The victim, subsequently identified as l.C. Shine, was transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately died shortly after arrival. The suspects responsible for the murder of l.C. Shine have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Mary ShowmanAge
28Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 12, 1989, 28 year old mary showman was found strangled to death inside her apartment located near mississippi avenue and south parker road. She had been dead several days prior to her discovery. Mary's vehicle was not parked near her apartment complex, but later found abandoned several blocks away. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Marcus ShyneAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 15, 1986, 24 year old marcus shyne was found on the 2500 block of glenarm street with a gunshot wound. He later died at denver general hospital. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
John SimmonsAge
69Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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, 69 year old john simmons 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
Charles SimpsonAge
31Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The victim and his friends were driving near 22nd and blake street after leaving a downtown nightclub when they were confronted by the occupants in another vehicle. During the verbal altercation, an unknown suspect(s) fired shots in the direction of the victim. Immediately after the shooting, the suspect vehicle fled from the scene. The victim was struck by the gunfire and subsequently transported to a local hospital where he unfortunately died as a result of his injuries. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of charles simpson have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Diocela Espino-SimpsonAge
22Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
22 year old diocela espino-simpson had moved to colorado from the state of texas and resided in denver for two years. During this time frame, diocela and her roommate worked as seamstresses at gerry's sporting goods store. On december 6, 1974, diocela left work early and went home. When her roommate came home later that day, she found diocela dead inside of their apartment. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Eric SkinnerAge
30Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 7, 1991, denver police officers responded to the location of e 38th avenue and hudson street on a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that had struck a building. Upon arrival, the officers discovered that 30 year old eric skinner had been shot. Mr. Skinner was taken to the hospital where he 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
Bernard SmithAge
35Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 11, 1973, at the location of west 7th avenue and navajo street, employees of a gas station observed a body at the edge of the road. Police were notified and upon investigation it was discovered the body was identified as 35 year old bernard smith. He was shot to death. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Charles SmithAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 15, 1989, 34 year old charles smith was found deceased due to blunt force trauma and hypothermia. His body was located near the 2300 block of welton street. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Clarence SmithAge
43Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
43 year old clarence smith and james austin were drinking buddies and would frequently go to the area of east colfax and yosemite street on the denver-aurora city border. They would gamble and go to the dog track together. Clarence and austin were found together shot to death in the tall grass in the alley between franklin and humboldt streets near east 25th avenue behind a vacant house. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
James SmithAge
41Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Members of the denver police department responded to the area of w. 47th avenue and bryant street on a report of a deceased male within the alley. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim, later identified as james monroe smith. During the preliminary investigation it was determined james smith was beaten and stabbed to death. James smith was homeless at the time of his murder and was known to frequent bars in the north denver area. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of james monroe smith have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Jimmie SmithAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the late evening of may 21, 1975, 33 year old jimmie smith had just left glenn's grill. As jimmie smith was near his vehicle he was shot by an unknown suspect. Jimmie smith was immediately transported to a local hospital, but died shortly after as a result of his injuries. Prior to his death, jimmie smith spent time in the state of kentucky. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Maria Abbatiello-SmithAge
30Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 20, 1977, 30 year old maria abbatiello-smith was reported missing. Six days later, her body was found within a vacant field near the 700 block of mariposa street. During the investigation, it was determined that maria was the victim of a homicide. Prior to her death, maria worked at the airman's club on the lowry air force base. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Timothy SmithAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 19, 1992, unknown suspects shot 23 year old timothy smith while he was sitting inside his vehicle. The vehicle was located on the 2500 block of washington street. Mr. Smith was taken to the hospital and died as a result from his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Owen SnorgrassAge
31Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the afternoon of september 23, 1978, officers from the denver police department were on a call for service near 21st and larimer streets when they heard gunshots in the area. Officers responded to the 1300 block of 21st street where the body of 31 year old owen snorgrass was located. Mr. Snorgrass was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect(s) responsible for this murder have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Terry SnyderAge
32Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the evening of october 16, 1980, 32 year old terry snyder went to show a vacant residence to some potential renters. When he failed to return home for the night, his family became concerned and called police. After the residence was checked by the responding officers, terry was located inside of a residence on the 1600 block of south humboldt street. He had been shot to death. Prior to his death, terry snyder worked as the store manager for downing appliances. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
William SnyderAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Just after midnight on november 28, 1978, 24 year old william snyder was attacked by unknown suspect(s) near the intersection of west 2nd avenue and acoma street. Emergency medical personnel responded and transported william snyder to a local hospital. Despite medical intervention, william snyder died on november 30, 1978. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Michael SomervilleAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 2, 2006, officers responded to the 2900 block of fillmore street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, 26 year old michael somerville was found lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died as a result of his injuries. Earlier in the evening, michael had been dropped off on the corner of 30th avenue and milwaukee street. Shortly thereafter, he started being chased by an unknown suspect firing at him. The suspect then fled on foot from the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Ramon Soto-LopezAge
27Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Officers from the denver police department responded to the area of west 8th avenue and canosa court on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the victim and two other individuals were located. All three victims had sustained gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, only victim ramon soto-lopez died as a result of his injuries. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of ramon soto-lopez have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Olga SporcichAge
69Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the afternoon of may 20, 1980, members of the denver police department responded to the residence of 69 year old olga sporcich on a welfare check. Upon arrival, mrs. Sporcich was found in her house with fatal head injuries. Mrs. Sporcich lived alone and rarely had visitors. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Robert StackAge
69Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the early morning hours of july 6, 1982, 69 year old robert stack was asleep in his capitol hill apartment when an unknown intruder broke into his residence. Without provocation, the suspect physically attacked mr. Stack. A neighbor heard the commotion and came to the aid of mr. Stack. Due to the severity of mr. Stack's injuries, he was immediately transported to a local hospital. For the next three months, mr. Stack fought to survive but died on october 13, 1982. The suspect in this case remains unknown. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Patrick StarkAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 29, 1991, 23 year old patrick stark was in a bar when two suspects approached him. One of the suspects stabbed mr. Stark and then they both ran from the bar. Mr. Stark was taken to the local hospital where he 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
Stanley StevensonAge
38Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Officers responded to the 2200 block of curtis and arapahoe streets on a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, the victim was located and found to be suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately died shortly after arrival. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of stanley stevenson have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Jamal StewardAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the evening of january 28, 2004, two unknown suspects were in the process of committing a robbery just outside of jamal steward's montebello residence. As jamal steward exited his residence to intervene, he was shot by one of the suspects. Immediately after the failed robbery attempt, both suspects fled the scene. Jamal steward was transported to a nearby hospital by a family member. For over one month jamal steward survived his injury. Unfortunately, jamal steward succumbed to the injuries he previously sustained on march 3. 2004. The suspect(s) responsible for the murder of jamal steward have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Coby StewartAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Members of the denver police department responded to the area of east 52nd avenue and deephaven court on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim inside of his vehicle. Paramedics immediately responded and transported the victim to a local hospital. Unfortunately, the victim died a short time after arrival. The suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of coby stewart have yet to be identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Cynthia StewartAge
44Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 6, 1999, 44 year old cynthia stewart was walking her dog in the evening near observatory park, which is located at the intersection of east iliff avenue and south milwaukee street, when she was confronted by an unknown assailant. Cynthia fought to defend herself but was stabbed during the attack. Prior to her death, cynthia sought help from nearby neighbors. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Dennis SullivanAge
53Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 16, 1993, officers responded to the 1200 block of washington and clarkson streets after receiving a 'shots fired' call. Upon arrival officers found 53 year old dennis sullivan suffering from gunshot wounds. Mr. Sullivan died from his injuries. Mr. Sullivan's vehicle was stolen. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Polly SullivanAge
44Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
44 year old polly sullivan was the manager of the transitional housing for the homeless project known as crooked tree, which was located on the former lowry air force base. On december 26, 1998, after not being seen for a day, polly was discovered stabbed to death at the crooked tree complex. She was known to have problems with several of the tenants that lived in the complex. Polly was a member of the muscogee creek indian tribe. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
David SullivanAge
37Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
37 year old david sullivan worked at the regency inn at night and at the stop n' go during the day. During the early morning hours of february 9, 1980, the bartender of smokey's bar, located on the 3900 block of north osage street, called the police to report a body in the alley. Police arrived and found david suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital but did not survive his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Andrew SummersAge
35Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Shortly after midnight on november 5, 1975, 35 year old andrew summers was returning home to his residence, which was located just north of city park municipal golf course, when he was shot by an unknown suspect(s). Andrew summers died at the scene. Prior to his death, andrew summers was a member of the united states army and the proprietor of a local drinking establishment called max's tavern. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department
Name
Lankford SwainAge
38Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 19, 2006, officers responded to a liquor store located on the 2200 block of bruce randolph avenue on a report of a stabbing. 38 year old lankford swain had stumbled into the liquor store after being stabbed. Lankford was taken to the hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the denver police department.Agency
Denver Police Department