Mario Horta

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of April 1, 1980, a tragic incident occurred at Mario’s Transmission, an auto repair shop located near the intersection of West 44th Avenue and Clay Street in Denver, Colorado. Members of the Denver Police Department responded to the scene, where they discovered the bodies of 50-year-old Mario Horta and his step-son, 20-year-old Frank Lopez. Both victims had been shot to death.

Mario Horta, born on January 16, 1930, was a local business owner who operated the auto repai ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Mario Horta

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Denver

    CO

    1980-04-01

    50

    Mario

    Horta

    01/06/2025

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    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
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    02/10/2023
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