Greeley police say a long-quiet homicide investigation has broken open, with officers arresting a 42-year-old man in connection with the 2023 death of Eduvina “Duvie” Maldonado. Officers located Raul Chavarria on Wednesday, took him into custody, and booked him into the Weld County Detention Center. It is the first public development in the case since Maldonado was found dead in December 2023.
Arrest followed months of investigation and a warrant
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Raul Chavarria in December 2025, then later found him this week and took him into custody, according to KDVR. The outlet reports that Chavarria was booked into the Weld County Detention Center on Wednesday. The department’s press release did not spell out specific charges.
How Maldonado was found
Police say officers responding to a 911 call on Dec. 11, 2023, found Eduvina “Duvie” Maldonado unresponsive in the passenger compartment of a vehicle; she was 47 years old. Detectives took over the investigation that night and continued to develop leads, as outlined by Denver7.
Family and community reaction
Friends and family gathered at Lincoln Park in June 2025 for a celebration of Maldonado’s life, and her sister, Lupe Barela, told Denver7 that the family will “continue to honor her life and fight for the justice she deserves.” The department’s social posts described Maldonado as vibrant and well known in Greeley for her faith and sense of humor, the station reported.
Court steps ahead
Public court records list a case under the name “RIGOBERTO CHAVARRIA, RAUL” with case number 2025CR1978 and an appearance on bond set for Thursday on the Colorado Judicial Branch docket. The docket entry lists the hearing as an “appearance on bond” in Weld County and does not display formal charging documents; the court calendar is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. KDVR reporting offers additional context about the arrest and the department’s press release.
The Greeley Police Department says the investigation remains active and detectives continue to follow leads. Authorities have not released further detail about formal charges, and the case will move through the Weld County courts as additional records become available.
