American Elm Reopens Friday, Nearly Three Weeks After Two Staff Members Were Murdered

After the devastating double homicide on April 24 that left two of its employees dead, American Elm is preparing to welcome guests back to its dining room at 4132 West 38th Avenue.

Police are still looking for the public’s help in solving the crime, which left the hospitality community in shock. Anyone with information about this incident can call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 720-913-7867; tipsters can remain anonymous, and a reward of up to $2,000 is being offered.

A GoFundMe, supported by a May 1 event at Hops & Pies, has raised over $150,000 to date for the families of the victims, who were identified as general manager Emerall Vaughn-Dahler and prep cook Ignacio “Nacho” Gutierrez Morales.