Discovery of the Body

On November 11, 1970, residents in Jefferson County, Colorado, made a grim discovery. A body was found in a ditch along the 4900 block of South Wadsworth Boulevard. The victim was identified as 46-year-old Hollis "Jim" Corriveau Sr., a local motel owner. This discovery marked the beginning of a perplexing murder investigation that remains unsolved to this day.

Last Known Movements

The evening before his body was found, on November 10, 1970, around 8 p.m., Corriveau left his residence and business—the Shangra-La Motel located at 2145 South Santa Fe Drive. He informed acquaintances that he was heading to a federal auction. This was the last time he was seen alive. His planned destination and activities between his departure and the discovery of his body remain shrouded in mystery....Read More