Who killed Hollis Jim Corriveau Sr? In the autumn of 1970, the life of Hollis Corriveau Sr., a 46-year-old White male, came to an abrupt and tragic end. Known to some as 'Jim,' he was the owner of the Shangra-La motel located at 2145 South Santa Fe, where he also resided. On the evening of November 10, 1970, at approximately 8 p.m., Corriveau departed from his motel with the intention of attending a federal auction.
He was dressed in a dark green suit coat, black pants, a blue shirt, and a distinctive orange and green tie, and was also wearing a toupee.
The following day, on November 11, 1970, residents in the 4900 block of South Wadsworth in Jefferson County made a grim discovery. In a ditch alongside the road, they found the body of Hollis Corriveau Sr. His 1969 blue Ford pickup truck was later located in the parking lot of the Sands Bar at 1050 West Evans, adding another layer of mystery to his final hours.
The investigation into Corriveau's death determined that he was the victim of a homicide. Despite the passage of time, the case remains an unsolved cold case under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. There have been no publicly identified suspects, and no arrests have been made in connection with his murder. The circumstances surrounding his death and who was responsible remain unknown, leaving a lingering question in the community and for the family he left behind.
