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Danya Spiess

Case from Fruita, CO dated Jan 11, 2015

Victim Details

Danya Spiess

Female

White / Caucasian

Fruita

CO

2015-01-11

37

Danya

Spiess

07/04/2026

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In the quiet town of Fruita, Colorado, the life of 37-year-old Danya Michelle Spiess was tragically cut short on the evening of Sunday, January 11, 2015. A female, she was discovered deceased in her home from a fatal shooting in what authorities described as an apparent murder-suicide attempt. The incident unfolded after a chilling call was made to the police by a woman who reported that her husband had been drinking and was armed with a shotgun. During the call, the dispatcher heard a noise and ...
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  • Fruita man jailed in wife's slaying | Western Colorado | gjsentinel.com
  • Man suspected of killing wife offered plea deal | Western Colorado
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