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Homer Abel
Death by Force

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In the quiet expanse of Garfield County, Colorado, the life of a 63-year-old gas station attendant, Homer Abel, was tragically cut short on the cold day of February 27, 1984. A white male, Abel was working at the Asamera Gas Station, situated on Highway 6 just a few miles to the east of Rifle, when the fatal encounter occurred. The incident, which unfolded as an apparent robbery, left a lasting scar on the community and a deep void in the heart of his family.

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Victim Details

name

Homer Abel

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Garfield

state

Date of Death

1984-02-27

Age at Death

First Name

Homer

Last Name

Abel

Last Updated

11/14/2025

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