El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
End of Watch Friday, November 16, 1990
Add to My HeroesCecilia M. Cipriani-Benefiel
Lieutenant Cecilia Cipriani-Benefiel was shot and killed at her home, near the intersection of Dorchester Drive and West Navajo Street, when she surprised a burglary suspect.
Her body was found the following day when she did not respond to telephone calls or arrive to work.
The case remains unsolved.
Lieutenant Cipriani-Benefiel had served with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for eight years. She is survived by two brothers.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Never identified
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View all 43 ReflectionsI pray continually for the Truth to come to light in your murder. Justice for C.C.!
Anonymous
Colorado
September 21, 2024