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Myron Dawson

Case from Denver, CO dated Aug 21, 1988

Victim Details

Myron Dawson

Male

Black / African American

Denver

CO

1988-08-21

35

Myron

Dawson

07/11/2026

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In the late summer of 1988, the life of Myron Dawson, a 35-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short in Denver, Colorado. On August 21st, he was discovered inside his residence located in the 2900 block of Marion Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency services transported him to Denver General Hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he died later that day.

The circumstances surrounding his death pointed to a homicide, prompting an investigation by the Den ...
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  • Myron Dawson - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
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