Case Detail

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Leonila Tara Cortez-Rodriguez

Case Details

Case Type: Homicide

Height: 5' 2"

Case Status:

Weight: 110 lbs

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Incident Date: 10/28/1996

Occupation:

Agency: Adams County Sheriff's Office

City: Brighton

Date of Birth: 01/16/1966

County: Adams

Date of Death: 10/28/1996

Agency Case #: 96-14447D

Judicial District: 17th Judicial District

Age: 30

Gender: Female

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Race: White

Tribal Affiliation: N/A

Ethnicity: Unknown

NamUs Case #: Unknown

Eye Color: Brown

NCMEC Case #: Unknown

Hair Color: Brown

About this Case:

On October 28, 1996, the skeletal remains of an unknown female were found in the 800 block of East 54th Avenue. The cause and manner of death is unknown. However, the skeletal remains show indications of bindings. The identity of the victim was determined to be Leonila Tara Cortez-Rodriguez. Ms. Cortez-Rodriguez was last seen in August 1996 leaving the parking lot of Gigi's Bar located at 1452 Uinta Street, in a large white or yellow 4 door, possibly an Oldsmobile. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Adams County Sheriff's Office.

If you have any information about this case, please contact:

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Brighton

Colorado