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On a spring evening in Denver, Colorado, the life of 50-year-old Mario Horta came to a violent and tragic end. On April 1, 1980, within the familiar confines of his own auto repair shop, Mario's Transmission, both he and his stepson were discovered shot to death. The shop, located near the intersection of West 44th Avenue and Clay Street, was the scene of a double homicide that would leave a lasting scar on the community and remain a puzzle for law enforcement for decades to come.
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Mario Horta
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Denver
CO
1980-04-01
50
Mario
Horta
11/14/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Hello everyone,
I've been following the tragic case of Mario Horta and his step-son Frank Lopez, ... ...Read More
11/15/2024
I've been following the tragic case of Mario Horta and his step-son Frank Lopez, ... ...Read More
11/15/2024
Does anyone else find it puzzling that despite all the technological advancements, the case of Mario... ...Read More
04/03/2023
04/03/2023
Is anyone familiar with the community around Mario's Transmission back in the late '70s and early '8... ...Read More
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
