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SHATTERED:

LIVES, FAMILIES AND WINDOWS

THE COLD CASE STORIES OF

JOHN JACOBY & CORI ROMERO

Created by: Colorado State University's Spring 2020 Advanced Reporting Class

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TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Cori Romero, 20, was shot in the neck while driving onto Interstate 25 between Fort Collins and Windsor. 

John Jacoby, 47, found shot to death on the side of Weld County Road 15 in Windsor.

Hundreds gather to mourn the loss of John Jacoby.

Law enforcement announce the shootings of Romero and Jacoby are forensically linked by the caliber of the gun.

William Connole was shot and killed walking near the intersection of East First Street and St. Louis Avenue in Loveland. A motorcylist was shot 15 minutes prior to Connole, but was not injured.

Law enforcement reveal a vehicle of interest in the shootings. 

Task force released a new plea with photos and videos of two cars of interest in the cases to help resurface the case and find new leads. 

Task force releases new video evidence of the truck used in Connole's killing and shooting involving the motorcyclist. It was the task force's last public update about the investigation.

Christopher David Parker is arrested and charged with 1st degree murder of William Connole and attempted 1st degree murder of the male motorcyclist shot just prior to Connole. 

Larimer County Sheriff's Office relseases a video three years later after the shootings describing the attacks in hope to resurface memories and interest.

APRIL 22, 2015, 11:15 P.M.

MAY 18, 2015, 10 A.M.

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APRIL 26, 2016

JUNE 7, 2016

MARCH 13, 2018

MAY 18, 2018

By Riley Bircham

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