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Ruben Ortiz-Gutierrez

Case from Greeley, CO dated May 16, 1998

Victim Details

Ruben Ortiz-Gutierrez

October 4, 2023

Male

White / Caucasian

Greeley

CO

1998-05-16

1998-05-16

30

WC98-2111

Ruben Ortiz-Gutierrez

Ruben

Ortiz-Gutierrez

07/05/2026


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Man's murder still unsolved years after his body was identified
On May 16, 1998, the body of a man was discovered in a rural area of Weld County, Colorado. For years, the identity of the victim remained a mystery. It wasn't until June of 2005 that advancements in fingerprint technology allowed investigators to identify the man as Ruben Ortiz-Gutierrez, a 30-year-old resident of Denver. He was identified as a White male. His death was ruled a homicide.

The case has remained a challenge for law enforcement for over two decades. Investigators have pursue ...
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  • Cold Case Files - Weld County Sheriff's Office
  • Ruben Gutierrez-Ortiz - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
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