0 The Unsolved Murder of Harold "Murph" Cohen: A Cold Case from 1949
- Unsolved Murders
- by CSC Blog
- 02/20/2025
Introduction
On a chilly November evening in 1949, the bustling city of Denver was rocked by the mysterious disappearance of Harold "Murph" Cohen, a well-known gambler and boxing referee. Despite extensive investigations, his case remains unsolved, leaving a lingering enigma in Colorado's criminal history.
The Disappearance
Harold Murphy Cohen, affectionately known as "Murph," was a prominent figure in Denver's gambling circles and a respected boxing referee. On November 3, 1949, Cohen attended a ceremonial dinner at Gaetano's, a popular Italian restaurant in Denver. This event marked the last time he was seen alive. Dressed in a goldish-brown cardigan-style jacket, a pearl-gray sleeveless sweater, grayish-blue trousers, brown shoes, and a brown hat, Cohen vanished without a trace that evening....Read More