Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection



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  • Individuals will be asked to wait outside until called into the building- 4/30/2020

Cold Case: Jose Luis Rivera


Cold Case - Jose Luis Rivera

Jose Luis Rivera

Case #: G-97-416982 Soc.Sec.#:  NA Name:  Jose Luis Rivera Alias:  None
Address: 107 East 100th St. Apt.
1-BA,
New York, NY		 Height: Weight:  Age:
Sex:  M Eyes: 

Hair: 

Complexion: 
Race: DOB:  07/15/1967 Date: 11/24/1997

Details:

The Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime Squad is investigating the death of Jose Luis Rivera.

On November 24, 1997 the Greenwich Fire Department responded to a brush fire on the southbound I-95 on ramp near Field Point Road in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut.

During the suppression of the fire the body of Jose Luis Rivera was discovered in a plastic trash barrel.

The investigation revealed the victim died as a result of gunshot wounds prior to being set afire.

Investigators also believe that Jose Luis Rivera was killed as a result of narcotics involvement in New York City.

Anyone with information into the death of Jose Luis Rivera, is asked to contact the Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime Squad at the numbers listed below.

Connecticut State Police
Western District Major Crime Squad
(800) 575-6330, (203) 696-2561
Email:  Western District Major Crime Squad