Alex Casimiro Morado, 29, was found stabbed to death in an irrigation ditch near County Road 74 and County Road 27 (Woods Lake south ditch) in Weld County, Colorado. His body was discovered on October 25, 1983. Investigators determined he had been killed by stabbing.

Two days earlier, on October 23, Morado had been socializing with a group at Bruce’s Bar in Severance. Authorities say the group left the bar and a dispute occurred along Weld County Road 74, about five miles east of Eaton; that altercation is believed to have led to the events ending in Morado’s death.

The case remained cold for many years. The Weld County Sheriff’s Office has identified Benedicto Samuel Carrion as a primary suspect, but no arrest has been made and the investigation is still open. Anyone who knew Morado, was at Bruce’s Bar that night, or has information about the dispute on County Road 74 is asked to come forward.