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Donald William Ott

Case from Colorado Springs, CO dated Dec 25, 1986

Victim Details

Donald William Ott

Male

White / Caucasian

Colorado Springs

CO

1986-12-25

20

Donald

William Ott

06/24/2026

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In the winter of 1986, a young man's life was tragically cut short in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Donald William Ott, a 20-year-old male, was found deceased in his apartment on North Murray Boulevard on Christmas Day. His roommate made the grim discovery, finding Ott slumped on a sofa with a single gunshot wound to his head. It was evident from the close-range nature of the wound that a large caliber firearm had been used. Investigators also noted that a television and stereo were missing from t ...
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  • https://newspaperarchive.com/colorado-springs-gazette-telegraph-may-23-1987-p-25/
  • Donald William Ott (1966-1986) - Find a Grave Memorial
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