Imperial, TX Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Holmes

Name

Mary Holmes

Age

29

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Thatcher Police Department

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cold-case-record__Fiorini

Name

Daniel Fiorini

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 30, 1976, the deceased body of daniel fiorini was found lying face down in a grassy area along the animas riverbank in the 3000 block of e. 2nd avenue. A passerby had located the body in the early morning while walking her dogs. Fiorini was a local transient known throughout the community. The cause of death was trauma to the head due to being severely beaten. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the durango police department.

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Manzanares

Name

Joe Manzanares

Age

49

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Sleater

Name

Dennis Sleater

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 5, 1985, around 2200 hours, an unknown suspect entered the junction creek liquor store in the 2300 block of main avenue and killed the clerk, dennis sleater, by shooting him in the back. Sleater was in the basement of the business when he was shot and money was taken from two cash registers by the suspect. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the durango police department.

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Steele

Name

Irva Steele

Age

77

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 12, 1977, in the early evening, an officer was flagged down by a citizen next to the 14th street liquor store stating there was an unresponsive male lying on the floor in the liquor store. It was determined that the store clerk, irva steele, had been shot and killed while working at the store. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the durango police department.

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Tyler

Name

David Tyler

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 10, 1985, at 1538 hours, an officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of main avenue at the automatic transmission exchange where the deceased body of david tyler was located in the back of a utility trailer. Tyler's hands were bound behind his back and he had been beaten to death. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the durango police department.

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Aguilera

Name

Karen Aguilera

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Karen d. Aguilera, a 23 year old, was last seen on september 17, 1987. On may 10, 1988, her body was found in a field near curtis road and falcon highway. The cause of death is undetermined. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the el paso county sheriff's office.

Agency

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Asher

Name

Kelly Asher

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Kelly l. Asher, a 27 year old was last seen october 13, 1988, leaving the deville motel on south nevada avenue. On october 18, 1988, her body was discovered lying on the side of highway 115, south of colorado springs. The cause of death is undetermined. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the el paso county sheriff office.

Agency

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Baumann

Name

Barbara Baumann

Age

40

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Barbara jean baumann went missing from colorado springs in the pikes peak area on may 18th, 1982. She was possibly nude, wearing only a lavender blanket, and emotionally unstable. Ms. Baumann may have been en route to wisconsin. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the el paso county sheriff's office.

Agency

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Delgado

Name

Cristobal Delgado

Age

53

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 23, 1975 ,at approximately 6:30 pm, two unknown males attempted to enter hoyles market, 1638 south nevada avenue demanding money. The store owner christobal delgado, a 53 year old, was killed during the robbery. The suspects were described as a hispanic male, 20's, 5'10", 145 pounds with a stocking over his face. The other suspect was described as a white male, 20's 5'7", 135 pounds with a white bandana over his face. Both suspects had pistols. Both suspects fired their weapons. The hispanic male hit delgado killing him. The dry cleaning store in the area was robbed two days earlier by subjects matching the same description. The autopsy revealed the cause of death was a result of a gunshot wound. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the el paso county sheriff's office.

Agency

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Irwin

Name

Jocynda Irwin

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Jocynda irwin, a 24 year old, was last seen on april 18, 1990, by her family. On april 19, 1990, her body was discovered in the vicinity of rampart range road and loy gulch road. The cause of death is undetermined. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the el paso county sheriff office.

Agency

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Lewis

Name

Towana Lewis

Age

17

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Towana lewis, a 17 year old, was last seen on september 8, 1988, at prospect lake. On september 11, 1988, her body was discovered in a ditch off of goldfield road near the widefield subdivision. The autopsy revealed the cause of death was asphyxiation. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the el paso county sheriff's office.

Agency

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Livingston

Name

Thomas Livingston

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Thomas l. Livingston, a 35 year old, received a package on april 23, 1994, by mail at his home in stratmoor. When he opened the package it exploded killing him. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the el paso county sheriff's office.

Agency

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Mueller

Name

Walter Mueller

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Walter mueller, a 32 year old, was last seen leaving work on north nevada avenue on march 8, 1988. He left work early not feeling well. On april 11, 1988, his body was found off of rampart range road. The autopsy revealed the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the el paso county sheriff office.

Agency

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Robson

Name

Linda Robson

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Linda l. Robson, a 27 year old, was last seen leaving the starlite lounge in fountain, colorado, on december 28, 1986. On may 11, 1987, her body was found in southeastern el paso county. She may have been killed in her fountain home. The autopsy revealed the cause of death was blunt force trauma. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the el paso county sheriff's office.

Agency

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Romisch

Name

Francis Romisch

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Francis g. Romisch, a 19 year old fort carson soldier, was found on june 17, 1975, along highway 115. The autopsy revealed mr. Romisch had been shot multiple times. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the el paso county sheriff's office.

Agency

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Carson

Name

Christopher Carson

Age

83

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Christopher kit carson was last seen in fowler, colorado on june 15, 1994. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the fowler police department.

Agency

Fowler Police Department

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cold-case-record__Fish

Name

Eugene Fish

Age

54

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Eugene was last seen at his home in rural fremont county, co, on june 21, 2004. His wife, lynn, stated he left the home angrily after an argument. She said that eugene had smashed his computer and cut up his credit cards before leaving he house, and left his cell phone behind. She believed he was planning to go to mexico or south america to "Disappear." she stated that when he left, he was driving his red 2000 ford f-150 pickup truck and that he had allegedly said he would send the truck back to her later. She stated that the truck reappeared in the driveway days later, three miles inside the locked gate to the property. Eugene's parents hired a private investigator and alleged that lynn had killed her husband. The suit was dismissed. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the fremont county sheriff's department.

Agency

Fremont County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Walden

Name

Margaret Walden

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 19, 1982, the victims remains were located on the northwest bank of the san juan river, at the new mexico/colorado border, south of pagosa springs, colorado. An autopsy indicated the victim had been strangled. Clothing: wrangler blue jeans, blue quilted mao/peasant style padded jacket, floral pattern, purple, yellow and blue. Purple halter top blouse and pink lace panties. Hollow heart shaped silver colored pendant. Horn shaped or chili pepper shaped pendant. The victim was later identified as margaret ann walden. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

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cold-case-record__Simmons

Name

Stewart Simmons

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was located on the northwest bank of the san juan river, at the new mexico/colorado border, south of pagosa springs, colorado. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

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cold-case-record__Kramer

Name

David Kramer

Age

20

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On may 28, 2005, david kramer was celebrating graduation weekend and was camping with a group of friends in the blanco basin area. When mr. Kramer's friends awoke the next morning, they found him missing. Mr. Kramer was likely intoxicated. After searching the area, they located signs that led to the possibility of mr. Kramer rolling off a large embankment and landing in the rito blanco river. Other information has been developed that indicates he may have left the campsite on his own. Mr. Kramer has not been seen or heard from since that night. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

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cold-case-record__Rohner

Name

Georgia Rohner

Age

37

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Georgia rohner was reported to have moved to california but never arrived. She was last seen in pagosa springs, colorado, on november 1st, 1986. Ms. Rohner was an employee and associate of a local businessman, james mymern. Foul play is suspected. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

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cold-case-record__Munoz

Name

Salvador Munoz

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 21, 1998, the body of salvador munoz was found in the king arroyo river between 4th and 5th street. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the la junta police department

Agency

La Junta Police Department

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cold-case-record__Bradley

Name

Barbara Bradley

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 30, 1978, barbara bradley was located deceased. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the las animas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Las Animas County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Duffy

Name

Richard Duffy

Age

48

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Las Animas County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Hanks

Name

William Hanks

Age

55

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Las Animas County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Jaramillo

Name

Ronald Jaramillo

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the las animas county sheriff's office or the colorado bureau of investigation.

Agency

Las Animas County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Duke

Name

Charles Duke

Age

57

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mr. Charles duke was last seen in la junta, co on august 16, 2003. He and a companion, pam eddings, were traveling in a blue and gray minivan in the vogel canyon area of la junta. According to eddings, the van became high-centered and they decided to abandon it and walk back to town. Eddings said she was unable to make the trip and mr. Duke left her at around noon and went for help; he never arrived home and has never been heard from again. A rancher eventually found eddings and took her back to la junta. An extensive search on foot and by air failed to find charles duke. In late september 2003, six weeks after mr. Duke's disappearance, a residence he owned which was occupied by his niece and her family caught on fire after an explosion which was determined to be arson. The fire has not been connected to mr. Duke's disappearance and his case remains unsolved. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the otero county sheriff's office.

Agency

Otero County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Rocha

Name

Gloria Rocha

Age

37

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Ms. Rocha and a girlfriend went to a bar in rocky ford. Ms. Rocha was last seen leaving the bar around closing time with two men she had been sitting with. Ms. Rocha was discovered three days later in a field a quarter mile east of the highway. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the otero county sheriff's office.

Agency

Otero County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Culberth

Name

Darlene Culberth

Age

51

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 1, 1991 while in the local vfw lodge where they worked darlene culberth and her husband robert were shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the prowers county sheriff's office.

Agency

Prowers County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Culberth

Name

Robert Culberth

Age

70

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 1, 1991 while at the local vfw lodge where he worked with his wife darlene, robert culberth was shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the prowers county sheriff's office.

Agency

Prowers County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Lepley

Name

Andy Lepley

Age

18

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

18 year old andy lepley was last seen at the texaco station at interstate 25 and colorado 165 in crow junction, colorado on may 30, 1976. He had worked there part time for two years. Mr. Lepley picked up the keys from the manager and opened the station in the early morning. He took a newspaper to a restaurant adjoining the gas station where he joked with a waitress. He was last seen under a gas station canopy near the gas pumps at 6:45 am. Shortly thereafter, customers wanting to buy gas discovered that the station was unattended. Mr. Lepley's manager and the police found mr. Lepley's 1967 pickup truck in the station parking lot with the keys in it. Inside the station, the manager's citizen band (cb) radio had its microphone ripped out and the cash register, which had contained between $50 and $100, was empty. Mr. Lepley has never been heard from again. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a green texaco t-shirt, a coat with the name "Joe" on it, and hiking boots. Foul play is suspected. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the pueblo county sheriff's office.

Agency

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Vigil

Name

Robert Vigil

Age

30

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Robert gilbert vigil of pueblo west has not been in contact with friends or relatives since april 1, 1999. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a striped shirt. Mr. Vigil may be armed with a .40 caliber smith & wesson that was possibly used in foul play. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the pueblo county sheriff's office.

Agency

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Cancino

Name

Henry Cancino

Age

52

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Cardenas

Name

Charles Cardenas

Age

68

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Chavez

Name

Stephanie Chavez

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Daigle

Name

David Daigle

Age

53

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Kizlan

Name

Emma Kizlan

Age

83

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 3, 1993, emma's sister came to pick her up for lunch as she did every day. Emma had severe vision problems that prevented her from driving. When her sister arrived she found the back door to the residence was wide open, which was very unusual. So she alerted a neighbor and the two entered the two-bedroom home to investigate. They found emma in the bedroom with stab wounds to her throat and neck. The residence had been ransacked. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the pueblo police department.

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Mestas

Name

Yvonne Mestas

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On november, 1, 1982, 15 year old yvonne mestas was last seen at her high school in the company of a juvenile female. She has not been seen since. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the rocky ford police department.

Agency

Rocky Ford Police Department

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cold-case-record__Lopez

Name

Sally Lopez

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Madrid

Name

Charles Madrid

Age

30

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Charles madrid was last seen in pueblo, colorado on april 1, 2000. He lived in the 1800 block of west 18th street at the time of his disappearance. Mr. Madrid has not been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the pueblo police department.

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Perea-Chavez

Name

Noel Perea-Chavez

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 6, 1997, the body of noel perea was found on the street in the 1600 block of e roath st. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the pueblo police department.

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Salazar

Name

Sandy Salazar

Age

46

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Sandy salazar was reported missing on august 1st, 1995. She has not been heard from since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the pueblo police department.

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Sanchez

Name

Llabani Sanchez

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Vasquez

Name

Jenard Vasquez

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 17, 1998, officers from the pueblo police department were dispatched to a brush fire near fountain river. Upon arrival, officers noticed a transient campfire with a human body lying on the campfire. The victim was identified as jenard vasquez. Investigation revealed mr. Vasquez had died from blunt force trauma to the head. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the pueblo police department.

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Velez

Name

Adam Velez

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Copp

Name

Sharon Copp

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 16, 1976, a fisherman discovered a plastic bag on the banks of the pueblo reservoir containing human remains. Hours later, another plastic bag was found containing more remains approximately 20 miles away on pueblo's east side. The investigation quickly identified the remains as sharon marie copp; a 34-year-old mother of three girls. Sharon copp have been beaton and sexually assaulted and it was determined that she died from blunt force trauma. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the pueblo police department.

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Chinn

Name

Courtney Chinn

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Dodds

Name

Verla Dodds

Age

64

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 21, 1991, verla jean dodds "Jeanie" was found on the bedroom floor, in an apartment attached to a bar owned by the victim. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the pueblo police department.

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Garcia

Name

Julian Garcia

Age

67

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

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