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John Bruns

Case from Denver, CO dated Dec 17, 1972

Victim Details

John Bruns

Male

White / Caucasian

Denver

CO

1972-12-17

40

John

Bruns

07/23/2026

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On the cold evening of February 17, 1972, a night out for 40-year-old John Bruns and his wife in Denver, Colorado, ended in tragedy. The White / Caucasian male and his spouse had enjoyed their time in the city and were returning to their vehicle, which was parked in the 1800 block of Welton Street. As Mr. Bruns settled into his car, the ordinary moments of concluding an evening were shattered by an unexpected and violent confrontation.

An unknown individual suddenly appeared and, without ...
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  • John Bruns - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
  • John Bruns, age 40 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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