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Aurora Police Release ID, Photo Of Woman Found Dead In Hopes For Help From Public

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - Police in Aurora have released the identity and photo of a woman found dead in a motel in the hopes of finding more information about her death.

Avis Pitts
Avis Pitts (credit: Aurora Police Department)

According to Diana Cooley with Aurora police, on Dec. 19 at approximately 9 p.m. officers responded to a report of a woman found dead at the Pacesetter Motel located at 14291 East Colfax Avenue. When they arrived they found Avis Pitts, 35, deceased.

"Detectives and investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Investigations Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation," Cooley said in a statement.

Additional Information From The Aurora Police Department

Police are asking anyone with information about this case to call Agent Todd Fredericksen with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at 303-739-3106 or tipsters can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. By calling Crime Stoppers tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

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