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JonBenét Ramsey posing for a school picture.

JonBenét Ramsey: How the Investigation Got Derailed – and Why It Still Matters

By Alan PrendergastNovember 30, 2024

What’s changed since we published this story on Colorado’s coldest case ten years ago? Not much.

JonBenét Ramsey posing for a school picture.

Netflix Continues the JonBenét Ramsey Murder Media Blitz

By Teague BohlenNovember 24, 2024

Since the little pageant queen’s body was found in her Boulder home the day after Christmas 1996, the unsolved case has inspired many books and movies.

Home after fire with trash thrown around

Fire Inside Abandoned House Has Neighbors Frustrated With Derelict Property Program

By Catie CheshireNovember 21, 2024

Despite nearly $25,000 in fines this year alone, squatters and junk filled the home before it caught on fire earlier this month.

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small plane in hangar

Yes, Colorado State Patrol Really Does Give Tickets Based on Aircraft Speed Monitoring

By Catie CheshireNovember 19, 2024

From the sky, troopers can tell who is speeding before drivers even realize they’re being watched.

A man speaks and points.

Aurora Police Chief Addresses Criticism of Racial Bias, Trump Rally

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 31, 2024

“Just because you’re the loudest duck in the room and you scream the loudest, that doesn’t help facilitate a conversation that can be beneficial.”

Leader of Denver Airport Car Theft Ring Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison

Leader of Denver Airport Car Theft Ring Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 25, 2024

“We hope this shows as a clear statement that crime in Colorado will not be left ignored.”

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The front of the Aurora Municipal Court.

Aurora’s Gang-Fearing Slumlord Skips Court Appearance as City Struggles to Find Him

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 24, 2024

Zev Baumgarten, the owner of CBZ Management, claimed gangs took over his apartments, then dodged a court appearance on October 24.

The mugshot for Jefferson County trail predator suspect Glenn Braden and a screenshot from a trail cam showing him allegedly running naked.

Jeffco Park Predator Sentenced to at Least Eight Years in Prison

By Patricia CalhounOctober 18, 2024

In the spring and summer of 2023, Glenn Braden went after female hikers “at least once a week, and often more times than that,” he told police.

A car has no license plates.

Police Cracking Down on Expired License Plates in November

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 15, 2024

For the third time this year, the Denver Police Department is targeting expired license plates after “vocalized frustrations.”

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Man with hat speaks on microphone at protest

Kilyn Lewis Family Wants State Action After DA Declines Charging Officer in Fatal Shooting

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 15, 2024

“We had to learn from the media, and I think that’s disgraceful and distasteful.”

A woman frowns in her mugshot.

Disgraced Social Worker Pleads Guilty on Charges of Faking Cancer to Avoid Trial

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 8, 2024

In May, Robin Niceta was sentenced to four years in prison for making a false child-abuse report involving Danielle Jurinsky and her son.

Kids play in a park.

West Colfax Gets $250,000 to Counter Rising Homelessness, Crime Issues

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 8, 2024

Residents have been complaining about homelessness, drug use and nudity in their neighborhood throughout the year.

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Inside the Slow, Agonizing and Unnecessary Death of Avery Borkovec

Inside the Slow, Agonizing and Unnecessary Death of Avery Borkovec

By Michael RobertsSeptember 27, 2024

The inmate was just 22 when he died of an entirely preventable cause.

On the left, a girl wearing black shorts and clue shoes stands. On the right, that girl holds out a handgun.

Teenage LoDo Shooter Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder

By Catie CheshireSeptember 27, 2024

Rosenburgh fired a weapon after being denied entry to Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in downtown Denver.

Crime scene investigator holds brick of seized cocaine

Colorado Tops U.S. in Cocaine Use…Again

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 24, 2024

This marks the second time in three years that Colorado tops the country in admitted cocaine use, according to federal data.

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Men with guns knock on an apartment door.

Aurora Police Share Details About Gang in Viral Video: One Arrested, Five Wanted

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 20, 2024

Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain was just sworn in last week, after rumors about Venezuelan gangs taking over Aurora had grabbed national attention.

A shiny dance floor.

Strip Search: After Regaining Power, Denver Labor Issues First Subpoena

By Catie CheshireSeptember 18, 2024

PT’s Showclub, Diamond Cabaret and PT’s Centerfold have until September 24 to turn over information.

Screenshots of a video show a woman running after, pushing and pulling young skateboarders.

Denver Woman Charged After Viral Attack Against Skateboarding Teens

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 17, 2024

Her attorney says she plans to fight the charges, which include disturbing the peace and wrongs to minors.

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Men with guns knock on an apartment door.

Tren de Aragua’s Lack of Identifying Symbols, Frequent Impostors Could Spur Overreaction, Crime Writer Says

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 13, 2024

“My big question – and it has been one that I have not been able to get a good answer on – is how authorities are identifying these folks.”

Corvettes and sports cars at a parking lot car gathering

Englewood Latest Colorado City to Consider Seizing Cars Used in Street Racing

By Catie CheshireSeptember 13, 2024

Like Colorado Springs, Denver and Westminster, Englewood may soon be able to seize cars used in drag racing events.

Man stands over knocked out man during fight

Former Denver Cop Convicted of Beating Girlfriend Charged With Another Vicious Assault

By Catie CheshireSeptember 12, 2024

Alex Woods, whose case to be reinstated as a police officer made headlines in 2005, allegedly punched a man and slammed his head against the ground eight times outside of a Littleton bar.

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Woman lays note at jonbenet ramsey's grave

Paramount Plus Developing Limited Series on JonBenét Ramsey

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 10, 2024

The show still doesn’t have a title or release date, but Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen are set to star as John and Patsy.

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