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Denver Developer Found Dead in White Lotus-Like Caribbean Mystery

By Jason HellerFebruary 24, 2025

The Colorado native owned a resort in Belize, where he once appeared on HGTV. The circumstances of his death could make for a show of its own.

Suspects Arrested in Attack on Denver Protesters

Suspects Arrested in Attack on Denver Protesters

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 19, 2025

David Halverson and an unidentified juvenile male are being investigated for attempted bias-motivated crime.

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Video: Denver Protesters Attacked With Glass Bottles, Nazi Salutes

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 11, 2025

No arrests have been made, but a video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

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Over 25 Years After Triple Murder, Westminster Police Are Breaking New Ground in Case

Over 25 Years After Triple Murder, Westminster Police Are Breaking New Ground in Case

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 5, 2025

Police are re-processing vehicles and evidence from the crime scene, and they recently got a new hit in the 1999 cold case.

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Judge Won’t Drop ’90s Murder Case Against Alleged Serial Killer

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 31, 2025

Ricky Dawson is linked to murders in Colorado, California, Florida and Washington.

Washington Man Severely Frostbitten After Being Robbed, Left Unconscious in Snow in Denver

Washington Man Severely Frostbitten After Being Robbed, Left Unconscious in Snow in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 29, 2025

“I was asking the doctors if I would have to get my fingers amputated and none of them would give me a yes-or-no answer. It was really scary.”

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Aurora Closes Edge of Lowry Apartments Amid Kidnapping Charges

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 24, 2025

“This place is not going to get any better. This place is a cancer to the community.”

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Denver Police, Bomb Squad Investigate Vehicle Explosion Near Wendy’s

By Justin GoodrumJanuary 24, 2025

Sir, this is a Wendy’s. Please don’t blow up our Frosties.

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A Broken Heart: Can Downtown Come Back From COVID, Construction and Crime?

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 22, 2025

Here are ten ideas for Mayor Mike Johnston.

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Here are the Coloradans Who Could Get a Trump Pardon for “Capitol Breach”

By Michael RobertsJanuary 20, 2025

The most recent arrest came on the fourth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, insurrection, when “Duke” Valentour was arraigned in Boulder.

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Deadly Stabbing Spree at Denver’s 16th Street Mall is Latest in Dozens of Violent Crimes

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 17, 2025

Elijah Caudill has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and two counts of assault.

Colorado Legislator Sues Lyft, Alleging She Was Sexually Assaulted by Driver

Colorado Legislator Sues Lyft, Alleging She Was Sexually Assaulted by Driver

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 14, 2025

“How many more [victims] is it going to take?” asks Representative Jenny Willford’s attorney.

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David Lesh Confident Ahead of Assault Hearing: “The Truth Will Come Out”

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 13, 2025

“My only real comment would be to caution people against believing everything they see in the news. I understand the humor in this being published in the news.”

Denver Cold Case Project Celebrates Over 130 Solves in 25 Years

Denver Cold Case Project Celebrates Over 130 Solves in 25 Years

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 31, 2024

From serial killers to serial rapists, the project has identified perpetrators behind some of Denver’s most heinous crimes.

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JonBenét Ramsey Murder: 48 Hours, 20/20 Pile on the Netflix Cold Case Package

By Patricia CalhounDecember 21, 2024

The murder of the six-year-old beauty queen is the coldest of cases, and the Netflix series put the heat on exactly no one.

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Aurora Police Making “Substantial Progress” on Consent Decree, Monitor Finds

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 19, 2024

Aurora has made strides with public safety reforms mandated by a 2019 consent decree, according to a report, but several recent controversies weren’t included.

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Aurora Teens Accused of Posting Illicit Photos of High-Schoolers, Extorting Victims

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 12, 2024

Three suspects, ages eighteen, seventeen and fourteen, were arrested in connection to the case.

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Overland Community Leader Paralyzed After Home Invasion

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 10, 2024

“Our life is shattered.”

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Denver Car Crime Ring Traded Stolen Vehicles for Drugs From Mexican Cartel, Indictment Claims

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 10, 2024

“It is something akin to what we might see in a Hollywood movie.”

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Miss Colorado Recruits Cops to Teach Teens How to Talk to Law Enforcement

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 5, 2024

The reigning Miss Colorado says she’s trying to foster positive and constructive conversations between police and teens, but local activists are concerned about the program’s implications.

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Denver Bomb Squad’s New Robot Has Style and Grace

By Catie CheshireDecember 4, 2024

Police are calling the prancing dog-like robot “Spot,” but the Bomb Squad’s new toy will eventually be renamed by students at Doull Elementary School.

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Geraldo Rivera Apologizes to John Ramsey for Putting Couple on “Trial” in 1997

By Patricia CalhounDecember 4, 2024

Sax marks the spot where the talk-show host hit a new low.

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