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Ralph Pizzalato

Case from Denver, CO dated Jan 28, 1974

Victim Details

Ralph Pizzalato

Male

Denver

CO

1974-01-28

30

Ralph

Pizzalato

07/07/2026

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On a cold winter afternoon in Denver, Colorado, the life of a young man was tragically cut short. On January 28, 1974, 30-year-old Ralph Pizzalato was discovered inside a vehicle parked in the lot of the Alpine Inn. He had been fatally shot. The male victim's death was classified as a homicide, sparking an investigation by the Denver Police Department.

Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the individual or individuals responsible for Ralph Pizzalato's murder have never been identified. ...
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  • Ralph Pizzalato - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
  • Ralph Pizzalato, age 30 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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