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Martin Bustos

Case from Denver, CO dated Feb 27, 1970

Victim Details

Martin Bustos

Male

White / Caucasian

Denver

CO

1970-02-27

27

Martin

Bustos

07/10/2026

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On a cold winter's night in Denver, Colorado, on February 27, 1970, a young man's life was tragically cut short, leaving a mystery that has endured for decades. Martin Bustos, a 27-year-old White male, was found fatally shot near his 1955 Chevrolet at the intersection of 26th and Curtis streets. When Denver Police officers were called to the scene, they discovered that Mr. Bustos had succumbed to his injuries right there.

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  • Colorado Cold Case Files - Home Page
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