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Wallace Mayo THORNTON

Unsolved Homicide Cold Case Tip Hotline: 833-DPS-SAFE (833-377-7233)
  • type: unsolvedhomicide
  • Date Last Seen: 1/23/1975
  • Date of Death: 1/27/1975
  • DOB: 9/4/1949
  • Height: 5'5"
  • Weight: 155 lbs
  • Case #: CO1975-4826
  • Agency: Unified Police Department
  • Eyes: Blue
  • Hair: Blonde or Strawberry
  • Gender: White

Wallace, age 25, was last seen or heard from on or around January 23, 1975. Wallace was known to have been involved in a lifestyle that brought concerns to him for his safety. Wallace’s body was found on the afternoon of January 27th by county highway workers. He had been shot, beaten and apparently dumped at the site approximately two weeks before. 

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