Gwendolyn Harris

Gwendolyn Harris, 27 years-old, was found stabbed to death on the corner of E. 47thAvenue and Andrews Drive in Denver. She was last seen the night before at the Polo Club Lounge, which at the time was located in downtown Denver at the intersection of 15thStreet and Tremont Street. When the cold case investigation recently revealed the suspect’s identity, it was noted that Ms. Harris was found within a one-block vicinity of Joe Ervin’s residence at the time of the murder.

 According to her family, Gwendolyn Denise Harris was a mother, sister, daughter, aunt, granddaughter, and niece.  Gwen was a bright, soft spoken, athletic young woman who enjoyed life and always had a smile on her face. Her family states, “Because of the decision of another to take life with no regard, the 1980 murder of Gwendolyn Harris was devastating and unimaginable to the family.  Gwen will forever be in our hearts and always our JOY.”