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Maria Abbatiello-Smith
Case Type: Homicide
Case Status: Open
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Incident Date: 11/26/1977
Agency: Denver Police Department
Age: 30
Gender: Female
Race: White
Ethnicity: Unknown
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Eyes: Unknown
Hair: Unknown
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
About this case
On November 20, 1977, 30 year old Maria Abbatiello-Smith was reported missing. Six days later, her body was found within a vacant field near the 700 block of Mariposa Street. During the investigation, it was determined that Maria was the victim of a homicide. Prior to her death, Maria worked at the Airman's Club on the Lowry Air Force Base. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked...
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Homer Abel
Case Type: Homicide
Case Status: Open
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Incident Date: 02/27/1984
Agency: Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Age: 63
Gender: Male
Race: White
Ethnicity: Unknown
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165 lbs
About this case
On February 27, 1984, Homer Abel, a gas station attendant, was shot and killed in an apparent robbery at the Asamera Gas Station located on Highway 6 just a few miles east of Rifle, CO. The suspect was described as a young white male, 5'8, 150-170 pounds, with dark hair and a dark beard and closely trimmed mustache. He was possibly driving a dark colored full-size American made pickup truck with...
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Christopher Enoch Abeyta
Case Type: Missing
Case Status: Open
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Incident Date: 07/15/1986
Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department
Age: 1
Gender: Male
Race: White
Ethnicity: Unknown
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blond/Strawberry
Height: 2' 2"
Weight: 22 lbs
About this case
On July 15, 1986, seven month old Christopher was taken from his parents' bedroom in the middle of the night. The investigation found the home garage door opener was missing and their basement window was open. Foul play is suspected. (Second photo is age progression to 23 years, third photo is age progression to 27 years.) Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact...
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Victor Abeyta
Case Type: Missing
Case Status: Open
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Incident Date: 05/05/1998
Agency: Grand Junction Police Department
Age: 48
Gender: Male
Race: White
Ethnicity: Unknown
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 190 lbs
About this case
Worked at Safeway on Patterson Road as a butcher and did not pick up his last check. He has mental health issues and was last seen living on the streets, wearing a blue coat, white t-shirt, black jeans, and white tennis shoes. He may have violent tendencies. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the Grand Junction Police Department.
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Rachel Aboytes
Case Type: Homicide
Case Status: Open
Aliases:
Incident Date: 03/24/2015
Agency: Denver Police Department
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Race: Unknown
Ethnicity: N/A
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Eyes: Unknown
Hair: Brown
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
About this case
On March 24, 2015 at approximately 8:40 p.m. officers responded to the area of East 16th Avenue and North Valentia Street on a report of shots heard. Upon arrival officers located victim Rachel Aboytes suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to a nearby hospital where she later died from her injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the...
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Terri Ackerman
Case Type: Missing
Case Status: Open
Aliases:
Incident Date: 08/24/2018
Agency: Lochbuie Police Department
Age: 57
Gender: Female
Race: White
Ethnicity: Unknown
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170 lbs
About this case
On August 24, 2018, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Poplar Street in Lochbuie, CO on a report of a missing person. Officers spoke with Delbert Ackerman who advised that his wife Terri Ackerman left their home, and he does not know of her current whereabouts. Terri was last seen sleeping in her bedroom at approximately 0500 hours before Delbert left for the day. Terri's personal belongings...
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Kelly Bly Acosta
Case Type: Homicide
Case Status: Open
Aliases:
Incident Date: 02/18/2017
Agency: Aurora Police Department
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Race: White
Ethnicity: Unknown
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
About this case
On February 18, 2017 at approximately 4am, officers responded to 4065 S. Crystal Circle. Kelly Acosta, was found lying on the ground bleeding from gunshot wounds. He was transported to the Medical Center of Aurora where he ultimately succumbed to his wounds. When the suspect, a Black male, was confronted by Acosta, he was shot. The suspect fled in an unknown, possibly white vehicle. Anyone with information...
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Kerby Acosta
Case Type: Homicide
Case Status: Open
Aliases:
Incident Date: 07/13/1997
Agency: Denver Police Department
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Race: Unknown
Ethnicity: N/A
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135 lbs
About this case
On July 13, 1997, 17 year old Kerby Acosta was standing with friends outside of 4500 Mariposa Street when a vehicle drove by with several parties inside. One of the suspects fired a shotgun at the group. Kerby was struck and died at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Denver Police Department.
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Luis Adame-Luevanos
Case Type: Homicide
Case Status: Open
Aliases:
Incident Date: 10/03/2013
Agency: Denver Police Department
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Race: Unknown
Ethnicity: N/A
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
About this case
The victim was involved in an altercation with the suspect, at the 7-11 convenience store located at 105 N. Knox Court. The suspect pulled out a gun and shot the victim. The victim died as a result of his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Denver Police Department.
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Antonio Aguilar-Hernandez
Case Type: Homicide
Case Status: Open
Aliases:
Incident Date: 06/11/2012
Agency: Commerce City Police Department
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Race: White
Ethnicity: Unknown
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 180 lbs
About this case
On June 11, 2012, employees arriving to work at 5001 E. 52nd Avenue observed what they believed to be a sleeping transient male behind the business. When they approached this male they observed blood and called 911. The bodies of Juan Montoya and Antonio Aguilar-Hernandez were then discovered within a few feet of each other. Both men suffered from gunshot wounds and were pronounced at the scene....
OUR MISSION
The Colorado Cold Case Database features unsolved homicides, missing person, and unidentified person cases to assist law enforcement agencies in the development of information, which can lead to the identification, and arrest of any person(s) who may have committed any crime described on this page. If you have information on any of the persons, or cases found on this page, you are encouraged to contact CBI or the investigating agency.
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