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Patrick Bustate

Case from Colorado Springs, CO dated Dec 03, 2018

Victim Details

Patrick Bustate

Male

Colorado Springs

CO

2018-12-03

50

Patrick

Bustate

06/21/2026

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In a tragic turn of events in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a father lost his life in what was later described as an act of carelessness by his own son. Patrick Joseph Bustamante, a 50-year-old man, died on December 3, 2018, inside his apartment. The cause of his untimely death was a fatal gunshot wound, an incident that would unravel a story of negligence and a family torn apart by a single moment.

Initially, the circumstances surrounding Bustamante's death were unclear. His son, Patrick S ...
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    Has anyone else been following the case of Patrick Bustamante and his son, Patrick Salazar-Bustamant... ...Read More
    12/21/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the emotional impact this could have on Patrick Salazar-Bustamante. Imag... ...Read More
    06/16/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the psychological toll this must be taking on Patrick Salazar-Bustama... ...Read More
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