Death on Java Court Being Investigated as a Homicide (30)

What began as a welfare check at a residence on Java Court has now become a homicide inquiry. Thus far, however, the Denver Police Department is keeping the vast majority of details hush-hush. See also: Rapist Tony Dotson Guilty in Murder-For-Hire Bid Against Victim...and Sister Is Still Missing...

By Michael Roberts

February 5, 2015

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What began as a welfare check at a residence on Java Court has now become a homicide inquiry. Thus far, however, the Denver Police Department is keeping the vast majority of details hush-hush.

The first official communication about the incident came via this DPD tweet on Wednesday morning, February 4.

#BREAKING: #DPD conducting a death investigation in the 2600 block of Java Court. Updates will be posted as they become available. #Denver
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) February 4, 2015

The 2600 block of Java Court is captured in the following interactive graphic. If you have problems seeing the image, click "View Larger Map."

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Yesterday evening, the DPD offered a Twitter update.

UPDATE: Death in 2600 block of Java Court is now being investigated as a homicide. No additional info at this time. #Denver
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) February 5, 2015

Then, a short time ago, the department issued a formal press release of notable generality. The original call is pegged to 10:30 a.m. on the 4th, with officers having originally been dispatched on what's described as a "welfare check of an individual." We can't be sure if the person in question is male or female, given a subsequent reference to "a party." But we do know that the individual was dead and the case is now being investigated as a homicide.

No suspect information is available at this time. Anyone with information about the homicide is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867).

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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