Colorado Cold Case

Episode 0: Sneak Peek

Join Colorado Springs Gazette's Kaitlin Durbin in uncovering the murder of Nate Czajkowski. October 29th, 2017, one night, two triple shootings that would end with five injured and one dead. A popular 16 year old high school who was a beloved son, brother, and musician. Who shot Nate Czajkowski and why? Why have no arrests been made in the case? What do we know, and what do we still need to find out a year later? Follow the team at Colorado Cold Case as we try to answer these questions.

Episode 1: The Night of the Murder

October 29, 2017, dawned amid chaos and sadness. First, a triple shooting at a Halloween party off Soft Breeze Way, then a second triple shooting less than three miles away, claiming the life of 16-year-old Nathaniel Czajkowski.

Episode 2: The Day After

The morning after the shooting both reporters and the police begin to piece together what happened at both scenes. A witness describes a chilling scene inside the party at Soft Breeze Way and we return to the neighborhood to find out what residents remember from that night. 

Episode 3: Who was Nate Czajkowski?

We attend a vigil for Nate, held a year after his murder and speak to his parents and friends, those who knew him best. We also listen to his music, which made him such a prominent and beloved presence in his high school for clues as to why he was targeted. New video evidence is uncovered and new questions emerge.

Episode 4: Dueling Narratives

Other friends of Nate come forward and offer a different picture of him—and a different version of his movements on the night of the shooting. The coroner and his report provide crucial insights into Nate's last moments and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.