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Eric Villar

Case from Denver, CO dated Jan 01, 1992

Victim Details

Eric Villar

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Denver

CO

1992-01-01

11

Eric

Villar

08/02/2026

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In the cold, celebratory air of New Year's Day in 1992, a young life was tragically cut short in Denver, Colorado. Eric Villar, an 11-year-old Hispanic male, was outside in the 2500 block of Emerson Street, joining in the festivities to welcome the new year. As the sounds of celebration filled the night, a gunshot, fired by an unknown individual or individuals, pierced the air and struck the young boy.

Immediately following the incident, Eric was rushed to a local hospital. Despite the ur ...
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  • Cold Cases - Police Department - City and County of Denver
  • Eric Villar (1980-1992) – Find a Grave-?reminne
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