Martin Bustos

Death by Force
Case Description
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On February 27, 1970, Martin Bustos, a 27-year-old resident of Denver, Colorado, was fatally shot near the intersection of 26th and Curtis streets. This incident has become one of the oldest unsolved murder cases in Denver.

The case of Martin Bustos is part of a larger list of cold cases that the Denver Police Department's Cold Case Unit is actively investigating. Despite the passage of over five decades, the unit continues to seek information and tips from the public that could help so ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Martin Bustos

    Male

    Denver

    CO

    1970-02-27

    27

    Martin

    Bustos

    01/05/2025

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