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Photos: Ten executions gone horribly wrong

Capitol punishment has made plenty of news in Colorado lately, thanks to a failed attempt to ban the practice and 18th Judicial District DA George Brauchler's pledge to seek seek the death penalty against accused Aurora theater shooter James Holmes. But what about when executions go wrong? CU Profe ... More >>

Eddie Ives's botched execution and replacing the noose with the gas chamber

This week's cover story, "The Happiest Man on Death Row," examines the 1939 execution of Joe Arridy, a Pueblo man with an IQ of 46, for a murder he probably didn't commit -- and the twenty-year battle by author Robert Perske to clear his name. Although the miscarriage of justice in Arridy's case is ... More >>

Ten unsolved Denver murders: Read personal stories of the victims

As of last year, there were more than 1,500 unsolved homicides in Colorado as tracked by Families of Homicide Victims and Missing Persons. On numerous entries, the group's website includes photos and personal stories of victims. Below are ten from the Denver area. See them below, arranged from the m ... More >>

Curtain Call

Denver mourns the loss of its favorite bipolar, one-armed comic/poet/playwright.

The Best of Westword 1990

The Best of Denver Winners: 1984

Sketches

Brief reviews of current shows

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Brief reviews of current shows

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Brief reviews of current shows

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Brief reviews of current shows

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Brief reviews of current shows

Colorado Classic Architects

Western Art Gallery on the fifth floor of the Denver Central Library

Arts and Sciences

Pictorial photos at Gallery Roach are not so different from the DPL's archaeological shots.

Trouble Ahead, Trouble Behind

Union Station's past will have a major impact on its future.

A Badly Altered State

A judge may force Colorado to take care of its homeless mentally ill population.

Nobody Gets Out of Here Alive

Patrick Gourley has seen enough death from AIDS. Now it’s time for rebirth.

Man on the Street

Andy Polt has released six albums during his career. Too bad he doesn't have a roof over his head.

The Money Pit

Mildred Bennett's lost her home, but she's got a $35,000 consolation prize.

Loft Horizon

A pioneering urban couple battles to keep LoDo livable.

A Little Piece of Denver

Developers lure Denver municipal workers to the sticks.

The Lure of the Siren

Vince Cissell focuses on staying alive in the much-changed ambulance industry.

Opening a Shut Case

An appellate court rules that sealed records in a malpractice settlement may be viewed.

Last Hand

For forty years, the La Paz 12 has called this card table home.

Off Limits

Sowing Discontent

The anti-crime Weed and Seed program is leaving behind a lot of scorn and thorns in Denver neighborhoods.

The Committed

The state pours millions of dollars--and controversial social theory--into a prison for mentally ill felons.

Spies Like Us

There are 14,000 employees in the naked city--and Denver wants to keep tabs on all of them.

Another Insurance Nightmare

Heather Smith's tribulations included not only Tom Luther's assault, but also attacks by insurance companies and their lawyers.

Running Out of Patients

Denver General gets ready to launch a downscale marketing campaign.

Soar Losers

It's air today, gone tomorrow for the frequent flyers at the Central YMCA.

FIREMEN, SAVE MY DEPARTMENT!

DENVER'S PARAMEDICS TRY--AND FAIL--TO BAIL OUT OF THE CITY'S HEALTH AGENCY.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

THINGS YOU DID IN DENVER WHILE YOU WERE STOPPED DEAD IN TRAFFIC ON THE WAY TO DIA.

FACING THE MONSTER

DRUG BUST

AS AIDS FUNDS SHRINK, SO DOES ACCESS TO A DRUG THAT COMBATS BLINDNESS.

COOKS OF THE HOUSE

THE QUIET MAN

A CRASH COURSE IN POLITICS

LAWMAKERS NEAR THE END OF A PAINFUL JOURNEY TOWARD LANDMARK TRAUMA-CARE LEGISLATION.

FLEE BARGAIN

CRAMPED CONDITIONS AND STAFFING SHORTAGES HAVE DENVER'S DEPUTIES FEELING INSECURE ABOUT SAFETY AT CITY HALL.

LETTERS

INNOCENCE LOST

ELEVEN TREATMENT PROGRAMS LATER, TEENAGER SPENCER DAY WAS STILL MOLESTING CHILDREN. NOW HE'S IN PRISON UNTIL 2058.THIS BOY'S LIFE LAST YEAR 17-YEAR-OLD SPENCER DAY MOLESTED THREE MORE BOYS. OLD HABITS ARE HARD TO BREAK.

THE PLAN THAT FELL TO EARTH

CITY BUREAUCRATS SEE THE SPECTER OF DIA IN A GLITCH-RIDDEN "RECLASSIFICATION" PROJECT.

LETTERS

DENVER OR BUSTED

IF HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS, GEORGIA CAVEN ALREADY MEETS THE CITY'S RESIDENCY RULE.SAINT ELSEWHERE THIS NURSE TOOK A JOB NO ONE IN DENVER WANTED. BUT SHE MAY NOT GET TO KEEP IT.

CHILL THE MESSENGER

GOTHAM REVIVAL

RELAX, DENVER. BATMAN'S ON THE JOB--WHEN HE ISN'T SINGING.

LETTERS

DELIVERANCE

IN THE GRIM FIELD OF MORTUARY TRANSPORT, DENVER'S LOREN NEWTON TAKES A BACKSEAT TO NO ONE.TALES OF THE BODY SNATCHER LOREN NEWTON SPECIALIZES IN ADMINISTERING LAST RIDES.

ILL WILL

LANCE CLEM, FORMER HEAD OF THE GOVERNOR'S AIDS COUNCIL, CLAIMS A DISPUTE OVER FEDERAL FUNDS COST HIM HIS JOB.