Willie Bender

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of October 6, 1979, 42-year-old Willie Carvin Bender, known to his associates by the moniker "L.A.," was inside Pooh’s and Sha’s Restaurant, located near the intersection of East 34th Avenue and Franklin Street in Denver, Colorado. An altercation erupted between Mr. Bender and an unidentified male patron. The confrontation escalated, culminating in the unknown individual drawing a firearm and fatally shooting Mr. Bender.

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    Victim Details

    Willie Bender

    Male

    Black / African American

    Denver

    CO

    1979-10-06

    42

    Willie

    Bender

    01/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been digging into this case some more and what really stands out to me is the restaurant sett... ...Read More
    08/26/2024
    It’s so disheartening to think about the night Willie Carvin Bender lost his life. I’ve been pon... ...Read More
    02/19/2023
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