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Mario Horta

Case from Denver, CO dated Apr 01, 1980

Victim Details

Mario Horta

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Denver

CO

1980-04-01

50

Mario

Horta

07/21/2026

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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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  • Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail: Mario Horta
  • Mario Horta, age 50 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Hello everyone,
    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
    Is anyone familiar with the community around Mario's Transmission back in the late '70s and early '8... ...Read More
    02/10/2023
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