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Exploring the Background, Investigaton, Evidence, and Trial Outcome

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Exploring the Background, Investigaton, Evidence, and Trial Outcome

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Born on January 12, 1915, in Golden, Colorado, Adolph Coors III was the grandson of Adolph Coors, founder of the Coors Brewing Company. He graduated from Cornell University and served as the CEO and chairman of the board of the Coors Brewing Company at the time of his death.

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Date & Location: February 9, 1960, Morrison, Colorado

What Happened: Adolph Coors III, CEO of Coors Brewing Company, was kidnapped on his way to work. His abandoned station wagon was found on a bridge with signs of a struggle.

Ransom Note: The next day, his wife received a ransom note demanding $500,000 for his safe return.

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Born: October 25, 1928, Seattle, Washington

Criminal Background: Previously convicted of second-degree murder, escaped from a California prison in 1955.

Motive: Needed money and targeted Coors for ransom.

Capture: Arrested in Vancouver, Canada, on October 29, 1960.

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Initial Discovery: Coors’ car was found abandoned on a bridge with bloodstains and personal belongings nearby.

Forensic Evidence:

Soil samples from Corbett’s car matched the area where Coors’ remains were found.

A burned-out yellow Mercury, linked to Corbett, contained incriminating evidence.

Breakthrough: Corbett’s name surfaced through car rental records and past criminal history, leading the FBI to track him.

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Verdict: Found guilty of first-degree murder

Sentence: Life in prison (1961), paroled in 1980

Later Years: Maintained innocence, died by suicide in 2009 at the age of 80.

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Coors: A Family Legacy | Full Documentary | Biography

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Case Impact: Highlighted the use of forensic geology in criminal investigations.

Corbett’s Fate: Lived quietly after parole, never confessed.

Crime & Forensic Influence: Helped improve forensic tracking of soil and mineral evidence.