In the spring of 2016, the life of 35-year-old Eric Candelaria-Marrero was tragically cut short in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A man of Puerto Rican descent, Eric was discovered deceased inside a residence on Bonnie Court on the 16th of April. The initial investigation into his death soon confirmed the heartbreaking reality that he had been the victim of a homicide.
The El Paso County Coroner's Office officially ruled his death as such, launching a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding his untimely passing.
Eric, who was born on October 13, 1981, was remembered by his family as a loving father, son, and brother with a hilarious personality and a giving heart. His death left a void in the lives of his parents, his children, and his siblings. As the investigation into his murder commenced, his loved ones were left to grapple with the sudden and violent loss of a man they described as having a beautiful soul. The community was also impacted by the news of his death, which was reported as a fatal shooting.
In the years that have followed, the investigation into Eric Candelaria-Marrero's death has not resulted in any publicly announced arrests or the naming of any specific suspects. The details of what transpired in the home on Bonnie Court and who was responsible for his death have not been officially released to the public. Despite the passage of time, the case remains an open and unresolved homicide, leaving his family and the community still waiting for answers and for justice to be served for the loss of a man taken far too soon.
