On May 17, 1986, a robbery-turned-shooting in Colorado Springs claimed five lives, including 46-year-old Joanne McNamara. The violence began at the Grand View Lounge, where three people were shot and the building was set on fire. The attack continued next door at the Kwik-Way convenience store, where two more victims — a clerk and her sister — were also found dead.
Authorities identified 29-year-old Gilbert Eugenio Archibeque, a plumber, as the suspect after surveillance footage from the convenience store produced a usable image. A neighbor recognized him from that photo, and police located his apartment. When officers surrounded the residence and called for him to surrender, Archibeque died by suicide.
The killings were described as motivated by robbery. Other victims were named as Debbie Green, 29, James Roepke, 52, Sandra Ann Howard, 22, and Elaine Marie Sindeldecker, 19. Does anyone have memories or information about Grand View Lounge, Kwik-Way, or the victims that could add context to this case?