On the evening of March 19, 1981, a young man's life was tragically cut short in a violent robbery in Denver, Colorado. Stephen Marquez, a 24-year-old white male, was working as a cashier at Eddie's Cut Rate Liquor Store, situated near the intersection of 23rd and Stout Street. The night took a grim turn when an unknown individual entered the establishment with the intent to rob it.
During the commission of the robbery, the assailant discharged a firearm, striking Marquez.
The sound of the gunshot shattered the evening's quiet, leaving a scene of chaos and violence in its wake. Emergency services were promptly called, and Stephen was rushed to a nearby hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. Despite the immediate medical attention and the efforts of the hospital staff, his injuries proved to be too severe. Stephen Marquez succumbed to the gunshot wound and was pronounced dead.
The Denver Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide, cataloging the case under #1981-657522. However, the identity of the person who shot and killed Stephen Marquez remains a mystery. Decades have passed since that fateful night, and the case has since grown cold. Law enforcement officials continue to ask for the public's assistance, hoping that someone with information will come forward and help bring closure to the family of the young man whose life was stolen during a senseless act of violence. To this day, no arrests have been made, and no suspect has been publicly identified.
