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Grand Junction Police Investigate Suspicious Death

by KREX News Room
by Cori Coffin

Story Created: Jul 4, 2012 at 5:35 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jul 5, 2012 at 7:51 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- Grand Junction Police have confirmed they are conducting a suspicious death investigation involving a man whose family claims was brutally beaten.

Police are unable to release any details in the case due to the open investigation; however, Catherine Stonewall, the sister of 38-year-old Daniel Marques, said he died Tuesday night at Community Hospital after several attempts to revive him.

She says Marques went to Whiskey River for some time. She was told he had an altercation with some people there. It is unknown how many people were involved. Stonewall said Marques left as a result.

Around 2:45 a.m., operators received a 911 call from a concerned taxi driver, who says he saw Marques at the Village Inn on North Avenue. He appeared to have been beaten.

After speaking with hospital officials, Stonewall believes it was murder. "The more I'm learning, the more sick I become. She said that he had massive hemorrhaging in his abdomen and actually bled out. He coded at 4 a.m.," said Stonewall.

It's unclear where the trauma occurred, at what point Marques left the bar or if he had been followed.

Investigators say they don't know whether Marques was attacked or an active participant in the physical altercation. Police are looking into the incident further and searching for any potential suspects.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call GJPD at 242-6707.

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Susie said on Saturday, Jul 7 at 12:34 PM

R.I.P Danny, my prayers go out to your wife Linda and family to find closure my heart goes out to you all what a sad sad way to go!

Mendoza said on Saturday, Jul 7 at 7:04 AM

R.I.P. Danny you were one down homeboy

Jessica and Ryan said on Thursday, Jul 5 at 6:25 PM

We LOVE you Danny! R.I.P.

Guest said on Thursday, Jul 5 at 8:56 AM

My thoughts and prayers goes out to his wife Linda and the kids! May you guys Find comfort knowing that Danny is home in the house of the Lord he is now your Angel looking down on you from above! God Bless you in this time!

Darrell & Lisa said on Thursday, Jul 5 at 7:34 AM

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Daniel and his family. may he rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord and savior. such a sad day for all that loved him.

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