Michael Bailey

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 25, 1975, the Denver Police Department responded to a report of a deceased individual in the backyard of a residence on the 2000 block of Lafayette Street in Denver, Colorado. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of 24-year-old Michael Bailey, who had been fatally shot. Residents of the West City Park neighborhood reported hearing gunshots earlier that morning.

Despite an investigation into Bailey's death, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Michael Bailey

    Male

    Denver

    CO

    1975-12-25

    24

    Michael

    Bailey

    01/06/2025

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