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Joe Gerry

Case from Denver, CO dated Jul 19, 1978

Victim Details

Joe Gerry

Male

White / Caucasian

Denver

CO

1978-07-19

63

Joe

Gerry

07/05/2026

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On the evening of July 19, 1978, 63-year-old Joe Gerry, a white male, was seated at the bar of the Mir-O-Bar, a downtown Denver drinking establishment. The routine sounds of the evening were suddenly shattered by a loud noise that startled the patrons. Shortly after, those inside the bar discovered that Gerry had been shot.

Emergency services were called to the scene, and Mr. Gerry was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. Despite the efforts of medical pe ...
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  • Joe Gerry - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
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