Case Detail
Michael Avila
Case Details
Case Type: Homicide
Height: 6' 0"
Case Status:
Weight: 180 lbs
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Identifying Marks:
Incident Date: 12/20/1997
Occupation:
Agency: Denver Police Department
City: Denver
Date of Birth: 02/13/1978
County: Denver
Date of Death: 12/20/1997
Agency Case #: 1997-052645
Judicial District: 2nd Judicial District
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Year Solved:
Race: Unknown
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Ethnicity: N/A
NamUs Case #: Unknown
Eye Color: Brown
NCMEC Case #: Unknown
Hair Color: Black
About this Case:
Early Saturday morning on December 20, 1997, Michael Avila was attacked in the parking lot of the 7-11 convenience store located near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and Perry Street. Witnesses called the police and Michael Avila was immediately transported to a local hospital. Unfortunately, Michael did not survive his injuries and died that same day. The suspect(s) responsible for beating Michael Avila to death have yet to be identified. At the time of his murder, Michael was just nineteen years old. He enjoyed playing the trumpet and worked at an auto-body shop with his father. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Denver Police Department.
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Denver Police Department
Denver
Colorado