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Unsolved homicide

Killing of Albert Garcia

Year
1986
Where
Fort Lupton, Colorado
Source
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Evidence
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What the record says

In the morning of June 21, 1986, officers responded to a call just east of the 400 block of Pacific Avenue. Upon arrival, the lifeless body of Albert Garcia was found with his wallet taken. At the tim

From the Colorado Bureau of Investigation cold case file. Records change. The source is the authority.

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What does the record establish, and what has never been explained?

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