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David Gaytan

Case from Durango, CO dated May 14, 2017

Victim Details

David Gaytan

Male

White / Caucasian

Durango

CO

2017-05-14

34

David

Gaytan

07/07/2026

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In the quiet community of Durango, Colorado, the life of David A. Gaytan, a 34-year-old Caucasian man, was tragically cut short on Sunday, May 14, 2017. A former resident of Geneva, Illinois, Gaytan was known by friends as a joyful and happy person with a good heart, always willing to lend a hand to someone in need. He was a father and a free spirit, with a passion for creating beautiful things with his hands, including painting, jewelry, and dreamcatchers.

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  • FOX31 Denver: Texas man sentenced to life in prison for Colorado murder
  • KRQE News 13: Three arrested after deadly shooting near Durango
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    Has anyone else been following the financial angles of the Gaytan murder case? I recently read that ... ...Read More
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