In the summer of 1992, on the fifth of July, the life of Paul Hosey, a 32-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short in his own home in Denver, Colorado. An unknown individual, or perhaps several, gained entry to his residence located in the 2500 block of Race Street. What began as an argument escalated with shocking suddenness, ending with the fatal sound of a gunshot.
The Denver Police Department was called to the scene, initiating a homicide investigation into the violent death of
Mr. Hosey. Despite their efforts at the time, the case grew cold, the trail of the suspect or suspects vanishing into the passage of time. The identity of the person or persons who ended Paul Hosey's life remains a mystery, and no arrests have ever been made in connection with the murder.
Years turned into decades, but the case was never fully abandoned. It now rests in the hands of the Denver Police Department's Cold Case Unit, a team dedicated to pursuing justice for victims of long-unsolved crimes. Investigators continue to seek any piece of information that might shed light on the events of that summer day, hoping for a breakthrough that will finally bring closure to the family and friends of Paul Hosey and hold his killer or killers accountable. The public is encouraged to come forward with any details, no matter how insignificant they may seem, in the hope that a crucial piece of the puzzle might finally be found.
