Who murdered Elie Phil Boisvert in 1965? On a summer afternoon, the tranquility of a neighborhood in Jefferson County, Colorado, was shattered by violence. On June 9, 1965, neighbors in the 1800 block of Cody Street heard shouting around 2 p.m. When they went to investigate, they discovered Elie Boisvert, a White male, had been cut. He was yelling at a man to get away from his property. Before he could be apprehended, the man fled the scene. Mr.
Boisvert confirmed to the witnesses that the man who was running away was the person who had assaulted him. Tragically, Elie Boisvert succumbed to his injuries.
The incident has remained an unsolved homicide, a cold case in the files of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. No arrests have ever been made in connection with the death of Mr. Boisvert, and the motive for the attack remains unknown, leaving a lingering sense of injustice for a life cut short in such a brutal manner. The case continues to be a somber reminder of a violent day that has left questions unanswered for decades.
Witnesses at the scene provided a description of the man they saw fleeing. He was described as a Black male, approximately 35 to 40 years old, and standing about six feet tall. He was wearing a dark-colored suit, dark shoes, and a dress hat. The suspect was last seen running south on Cody Street, then east on 18th Street to Carr Street, and finally south on Carr Street toward Colfax Avenue, where he vanished. The identity of this individual remains a mystery, and the search for answers in the death of Elie Boisvert continues.
