Case Detail
Ernest Peterson
Case Details
Case Type: Homicide
Height: Unknown
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Weight: Unknown
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Incident Date: 08/12/1980
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Agency: Denver Police Department
City: Denver
Date of Birth: Unknown
County: Denver
Date of Death: 08/12/1980
Agency Case #: 80-605902
Judicial District: 2nd Judicial District
Age: 62
Gender: Male
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Race: White
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Ethnicity: Unknown
NamUs Case #: Unknown
Eye Color: Brown
NCMEC Case #: Unknown
Hair Color: Black
About this Case:
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, 62 year old Ernest Peterson 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.
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If you have any information about this case, please contact:
Denver Police Department
Denver
Colorado