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Joseph McDaniels

Case from Denver, CO dated May 23, 2019

Victim Details

Joseph McDaniels

Male

White / Caucasian

Denver

CO

2019-05-23

48

Joseph

McDaniels

07/23/2026

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In the spring of 2019, Joseph McDaniels, a 48-year-old Caucasian male, was preparing for a new chapter in his life with his family in Denver, Colorado. He, his wife Althea, and their children were in the process of moving to Mississippi, having recently sold their home. On the evening of May 23rd, as they were packing their belongings, a familiar face would bring a tragic and violent end to their plans.

That evening, Bustaman Kartabrata, the 59-year-old husband of Joseph's mother, arrived ...
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  • https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/24/denver-police-3-dead-shooting/
  • FOX31 Denver: Couple, daughter killed in shooting at southwest Denver home; suspect in custody
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