John Lilly, 27, was found dead on the evening of July 2, 1979, by drivers along West 64th Avenue in Golden, Colorado. He was discovered lying in the road, wearing blue jeans and a blue T-shirt. Authorities determined he died from multiple gunshot wounds and ruled the death a homicide.

Earlier that day Lilly had left his mother’s home in Greeley driving his two-door gray Mercedes; that vehicle was later found abandoned on the road near where his body was located. Investigators learned Lilly was known to be involved in the sale of drugs, and that detail became a focal point of the inquiry. Despite efforts by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the case went cold and no arrests have been made. No suspects have been publicly identified.

Does anyone who lived in the area then or who knew John have information that could help bring answers?