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John Carrillo

Case from Denver, CO dated Nov 29, 1977

Victim Details

John Carrillo

Male

Denver

CO

1977-11-29

66

John

Carrillo

07/28/2026

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John Carrillo, 66, male, Hispanic, was discovered on the evening of November 29, 1977, lying on the sidewalk near the intersection of 24th and Stout Streets in Denver. A passerby spotted him and summoned help; responding police and medical personnel determined he had been shot to death. The scene was in the 2400 block of Stout Street, and the case was recorded that night by Denver authorities.

Investigators identified him as John Carrillo and opened a homicide investigation, noting that ...
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  • John Carrillo - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
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