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Desiree Terrazas

Death by Force
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Desireé Marie Terrazas, a 39-year-old woman from Denver, Colorado, was tragically killed on the evening of March 2, 2024. Her death, which was unexpected and deeply shocking to her family, occurred in the 2700 block of West Iliff Avenue. An autopsy later confirmed that she died from a gunshot wound, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide. The incident was determined to be related to domestic violence.

Born on August 10, 1984, in Denver, Desireé was the eldest of three children and ...Read More
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  • The Denver Post: 31-year-old arrested in fatal domestic violence shooting in southwest Denver
  • Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH): Woman killed in southwest Denver shooting
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    Victim Details

    Desiree Terrazas

    Female

    Denver

    CO

    2024-03-02

    39

    Desiree

    Terrazas

    11/14/2025

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