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Jeffrey John Hubert: Time slips away on streets
Beat on street among Denver's homeless is one of fear, defiance
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Keith Williams: Scars of street life
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Murder suspect, 16, put in adult jail
LoDo not paralyzed by murders
November 22
Homeless shelters fill fast
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LoDo rebirth disrupts street life rhythms
November 20
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FBI profilers may help solve murders
Death takes many forms for homeless
'We have nothing to be afraid of'
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New killings spread fear in homeless
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Men felt lure of streets
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Police ponder connections in four downtown slayings
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Police meet with FBI agents as outreach station is set up; mayor, chief honor victims
By Lynn Bartels and Hector GutierrezDenver Rocky Mountain News Staff Writer
Denver police received more than 100 calls to its homeless-homicide hot line during the first 24 hours it was in operation. "The calls are from people who believed they have observed something critical, people who have overheard things they believe are related to the investigation and from residents in the area who have information," Sgt. Tony Lombard said Friday. Detectives also collected a lot of evidence from the field, particularly on Wednesday where the two victims were discovered. Police set up the hot line Thursday, a day after the beheaded bodies of two homeless men were found in a field behind Union Station. The coroner has identified one man, but his name and the findings of the autopsy are not being released until next of kin are notified. Detectives are working to determine who may have known him and when and where he was last seen. The second man had not been identified Friday, Lombard said. Seven homeless men have been killed within one mile of the LoDo area since Sept. 7. Police have made arrests in only one case. The phone tips have been turned over to the "major case squad," which also was formed Thursday. Capt. Timothy Leary has assigned 25 full-time investigators to the squad; he also has the discretion of assigning other officers as needed. Police also met with FBI agents Friday. The FBI is assisting, including "profiling" the crimes by the agency's famed behavioral sciences unit. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless on Friday set up a 24-hour, temporary outreach station at 19th and Chestnut streets. Coalition staff and volunteers will use the station to get as many homeless people off the street as possible and find them shelter. Denver police said many transients sleep in the large brush field behind Union Station where this week's two victims were discovered. Motel vouchers will be distributed to homeless people who are suffering from mental or physical ailments. The station will remain open at least until Tuesday. Also Friday evening, Mayor Wellington Webb, police Chief Tom Sanchez and Manager of Safety Butch Montoya joined about 200 homeless advocates, homeless people and their supporters to honor the seven victims. They met on the east side of the City and County Building, some carrying candles and flashlights in memory of the victims. Homeless advocates also passed out green ribbons and tags for supporters of the victims as part of their campaign to stop the assaults. "I want you to understand that we will do all we can to apprehend those individuals who are responsible for the tragedy and pain we are suffering," said Webb whose comments were punctured with "Amen" and applause. Several transients said Friday that although they've seen more police officers in the area, they haven't been asked about the slayings. "Me and the cops got a good understanding," said Michael Talley, 38. "They don't talk to me, and I don't talk to them." Talley said he sleeps in shelters because the streets are too dangerous. The attacks have made him even more wary. Three transients sitting in a tiny park across from the Denver Rescue Mission said police have talked to them, but not to ask whether they have any information. "Their interview consists of, 'Do you have your ID?"' said Mike Stevens, 30. "It's 'Who are you? What are you doing? Why are you doing it? How long have you been doing it?"' Some homeless people at the St. Francis Center said they were angry that the public is getting the impression they have been guaranteed nightly shelter since the violence began. A man who gave his name only as "Bear" said if he can't find a place at night he walks the streets. "As long as you're moving, you're not a sitting target," he said. Leary said he is not aware of anyone contacting the shelters or the police to say they think someone may be missing. Anyone with information is asked to call the homeless hotline at (303) 640-6627. November 20, 1999
Denver police received more than 100 calls to its homeless-homicide hot line during the first 24 hours it was in operation.
"The calls are from people who believed they have observed something critical, people who have overheard things they believe are related to the investigation and from residents in the area who have information," Sgt. Tony Lombard said Friday.
Detectives also collected a lot of evidence from the field, particularly on Wednesday where the two victims were discovered.
Police set up the hot line Thursday, a day after the beheaded bodies of two homeless men were found in a field behind Union Station.
The coroner has identified one man, but his name and the findings of the autopsy are not being released until next of kin are notified. Detectives are working to determine who may have known him and when and where he was last seen.
The second man had not been identified Friday, Lombard said.
Seven homeless men have been killed within one mile of the LoDo area since Sept. 7. Police have made arrests in only one case.
The phone tips have been turned over to the "major case squad," which also was formed Thursday. Capt. Timothy Leary has assigned 25 full-time investigators to the squad; he also has the discretion of assigning other officers as needed.
Police also met with FBI agents Friday. The FBI is assisting, including "profiling" the crimes by the agency's famed behavioral sciences unit.
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless on Friday set up a 24-hour, temporary outreach station at 19th and Chestnut streets.
Coalition staff and volunteers will use the station to get as many homeless people off the street as possible and find them shelter. Denver police said many transients sleep in the large brush field behind Union Station where this week's two victims were discovered.
Motel vouchers will be distributed to homeless people who are suffering from mental or physical ailments.
The station will remain open at least until Tuesday.
Also Friday evening, Mayor Wellington Webb, police Chief Tom Sanchez and Manager of Safety Butch Montoya joined about 200 homeless advocates, homeless people and their supporters to honor the seven victims.
They met on the east side of the City and County Building, some carrying candles and flashlights in memory of the victims. Homeless advocates also passed out green ribbons and tags for supporters of the victims as part of their campaign to stop the assaults.
"I want you to understand that we will do all we can to apprehend those individuals who are responsible for the tragedy and pain we are suffering," said Webb whose comments were punctured with "Amen" and applause.
Several transients said Friday that although they've seen more police officers in the area, they haven't been asked about the slayings.
"Me and the cops got a good understanding," said Michael Talley, 38. "They don't talk to me, and I don't talk to them."
Talley said he sleeps in shelters because the streets are too dangerous. The attacks have made him even more wary.
Three transients sitting in a tiny park across from the Denver Rescue Mission said police have talked to them, but not to ask whether they have any information.
"Their interview consists of, 'Do you have your ID?"' said Mike Stevens, 30. "It's 'Who are you? What are you doing? Why are you doing it? How long have you been doing it?"'
Some homeless people at the St. Francis Center said they were angry that the public is getting the impression they have been guaranteed nightly shelter since the violence began. A man who gave his name only as "Bear" said if he can't find a place at night he walks the streets.
"As long as you're moving, you're not a sitting target," he said.
Leary said he is not aware of anyone contacting the shelters or the police to say they think someone may be missing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the homeless hotline at (303) 640-6627.
November 20, 1999
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