Case Detail
James Joseph Gaughan
Case Details
Case Type: Homicide
Height: Unknown
Case Status: OPEN
Weight: Unknown
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Incident Date: 09/28/1960
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Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department
City: Colorado Springs
Date of Birth: Unknown
County: El Paso
Date of Death: 09/28/1960
Agency Case #: 60-17505
Age: 43
Judicial District: 4th Judicial District
Gender: Male
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Race: Unknown
NamUs Case #: Unknown
Eyes: Unknown
NCMEC Case #: Unknown
Hair: Unknown
About this Case:
On September 29, 1960, relatives had been unable to make contact with 43 year old James Joseph Gaughan and asked police to check his home. Responding officers found Mr. Gaughan inside the home, deceased from a gunshot wound. He had lived alone, and was believed to have died the previous day, September 28, 1960. Investigation revealed Mr. Gaughan had last been seen in public at the Colorado Springs dog track on the night of Tuesday, September 27, after which he returned home alone. Evidence suggested he may have been struck in the head before being shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Colorado Springs Police Department.
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Colorado Springs Police Department
Colorado Springs
Colorado
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