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Simon Amaro

Case from Denver, CO dated Jun 17, 1980

Victim Details

Simon Amaro

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Denver

CO

1980-06-17

41

Simon

Amaro

07/13/2026

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On the evening of June 17, 1980, 41-year-old Simon Amaro was having drinks at Richie's Bar, located near West 26th Avenue and Federal Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. Shortly after the bar closed, the male victim left the establishment and was confronted by unknown individuals near his parked vehicle. During the encounter, Simon was shot and killed.

In the days following the murder, frustration grew for his 17-year-old daughter, Joann Amaro, as no arrests were made. She believed there were ...
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