Harold Cohen

Murdered

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Case Description
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Who murdered Harold Cohen in 1949?
On February 11, 1950, the body of 38-year-old Harold Cohen, a gambler and fight referee, was discovered in Blue Lake (now part of the Coors property) in Jefferson County, Colorado. Cohen had been missing since November 1949 after attending a dinner at Gaetano's, a well-known restaurant in Denver. His disappearance triggered a city-wide search, with suspicions of foul play growing as the months passed.

When Cohen's body was found, it had been weighted down and submerged, but it became ca ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Harold Cohen

    October 28, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Jefferson County

    CO

    1950-02-11

    1949-11-03

    38

    Harold

    Cohen

    10/06/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (3)
    We are reaching out to the community with a plea for help in solving the tragic murder of Harold. As... ...Read More
    08/23/2024
    Has anyone heard of any recent updates on the case? I've been following it closely and am eager to k... ...Read More
    02/15/2024
    I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a GoFundMe set up for Harold's family? If so, please sha... ...Read More
    06/28/2023