Who murdered 27 year old John Lilly in 1979?
On the evening of July 2, 1979, the body of 27-year-old John Lilly, a White male, was discovered lying in the road by drivers along West 64th Avenue in Golden, Colorado. An investigation determined that Lilly had died from multiple gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide. At the time of the discovery, Lilly was dressed in blue jeans and a blue T-shirt.
Earlier that day, Lilly had left his mother's residence in Greeley, driving his two-door gray Mercedes. The vehicle was found abandoned along the road near where his body was located. Authorities learned that Lilly was known to be involved in the sale of drugs, a factor that became a focal point of the investigation into his murder.
Despite the efforts of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the case grew cold over the years, and no arrests have ever been made in connection with John Lilly's death. There have been no publicly identified suspects in his murder. The case remains an open and unsolved homicide, with law enforcement continuing to seek information from the public that might lead to a resolution.
