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Donald Willis

Case from Denver, CO dated Jul 09, 1980

Victim Details

Name

Donald Willis

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Denver

State

Date Of Death

1980-07-09

Age At Death

First Name

Donald

Last Name

Willis

Last Updated

07/11/2026

Case Description

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In the early morning hours of a summer day, the discovery of a man lying on a bike path would mark the beginning of a decades-long mystery. On Sunday, June 29, 1980, 27-year-old Donald Willis was found near 19th Street and Platte River Drive in Denver. He was suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency services were called to the scene, and Willis was transported to a hospital for medical attention.

Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Donald Willis, a white male, succumbed to his inju ...

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Donald Willis

Case from Denver, CO dated Jul 09, 1980

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