John Chavez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 31, 1986, 39-year-old John Chavez was found with a gunshot wound in a park located in the 3100 block of Champa Street in Denver, Colorado. Responding officers transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made in connection with John Chavez's death. The case remains unsolved, and the Denver Police Department continues to seek information that could lead to the identification and prosecution of the person ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Chavez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Denver

    CO

    1986-05-31

    39

    John

    Chavez

    01/05/2025

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