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Joseph Steven Tortolito

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 11, 2018, Joseph Steven Tortolito, a 61-year old Hispanic male from Cheyenne, was found dead in a junk area off the 5000 block of South Greeley Highway after deputies responded to reports of gunfire.

The 61-year-old male's body was discovered amid debris and pallets; an autopsy later determined he died from multiple gunshot wounds.

News of Joseph Steven Tortolito's death spread quickly in Cheyenne, where notices recorded his passing that same day and services were planned ...Read More
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  • Man killed in shooting identified, person of interest in custody
  • One man dead after male tries to flee deputies off South Greeley Highway
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Tortolito

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Cheyenne

    WY

    2018-05-11

    61

    Joseph

    Steven Tortolito

    Yes

    11/18/2025

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    It's so disconcerting to hear what happened to Joseph Tortolito in Cheyenne. I can’t help but thin... ...Read More
    05/19/2024
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