Denver DA's office tempts fate with tweet

Lynn Kimbrough, the spokeswoman for the Denver District Attorney's office, must not be superstitious. Otherwise, she wouldn't have sent the following message via Twitter moments ago: I hesitate to say it but things are quiet. I'm outta here until next Wednesday. Let's keep it quiet! If this was a movie,...

By Michael Roberts

May 19, 2009

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Lynn Kimbrough, the spokeswoman for the Denver District Attorney's office, must not be superstitious. Otherwise, she wouldn't have sent the following message via Twitter moments ago:

I hesitate to say it but things are quiet. I'm outta here until next Wednesday. Let's keep it quiet!

If this was a movie, the next thing that would happen is... all hell breaking loose. Be careful out there, people.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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