In the summer of 1986, a life was tragically cut short in Sheridan, Colorado. On July 5th, Charles 'Tommy' Hutchins, a 27-year-old white male, was found deceased inside an adult bookstore located at 3901 S. Santa Fe Drive. The cause of his untimely death was a gunshot wound, turning a quiet day into the scene of a homicide investigation.
At the time of his death, Hutchins was just weeks away from his 28th birthday.
The investigation into his murder was launched by the Sheridan Police Department, but despite their efforts, the case grew cold over the years. The identity of the person or persons responsible for his death remains a mystery, and no arrests have ever been made in connection with the shooting. The case is now considered a cold case, a lingering question in the history of the small Colorado city.
Decades later, the file on Charles Hutchins' murder remains open. Law enforcement continues to ask for the public's help, hoping that someone with information will come forward and finally bring closure to the family and friends of the young man whose life was taken on that July day. The case serves as a stark reminder of justice delayed, and the enduring pain of an unsolved crime.
