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James Austin

Case from Denver, CO dated May 23, 1992

Victim Details

James Austin

Male

Black / African American

Denver

CO

1992-05-23

37

James

Austin

07/27/2026

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In a quiet alley in Denver, Colorado, the lives of two friends, James Austin and Clarence Smith, were tragically cut short on May 23, 1992. Austin, a 37-year-old Black male, and his companion were discovered together, both having been fatally shot. The grim scene was found in the tall grass in an alley between Franklin and Humboldt Streets, behind a vacant house.

James Austin and his friend, 43-year-old Clarence Smith, were known to be drinking buddies and frequently spent their time toge ...
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  • https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/police-department/documents/cold-cases/1992/92-austin.pdf
  • James Austin - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
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