Famous criminals buried in Colorado
From a cannibal to a mass murderer, here’s where you can pay your (dis)respects to some of the state’s most detestable dead.
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Disgraced Colorado crime analyst’s case review is six months delayed. No one will say why
The crime lab was expected to release results in November, after re-examining over 1,300 Denver sexual assault cases handled by the CBI.
Man Steals Fire Engine Minutes After Release From Jail, Boulder Police Say
The suspect used the massive vehicle to lead officers on a seventeen-mile chase.
The Art of the Steal: Who Did Denverse Dirty?
Who would steal thousands of copies of an arts magazine? And why?
“Irreplaceable” Depression-Era Plaque Honoring Road to Red Rocks Stolen
The plaque honored 5,000 WPA workers who helped extend Alameda Parkway to Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Arvada Uber Driver Accused of Sexual Assault After Driving Off With Passenger
Police fear Javier Delgado-Cordoba may have victimized additional passengers.
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Is Denver’s 16th Street Too Dangerous for Children?
Crime, construction and COVID hurt 16th Street’s reputation. But things have changed.
Golden Triangle Seeing Mixed Results With Crime, Homeless Efforts
Drones, undercover cops and patrols have reduced crime in the central Denver neighborhood, but residents still worry about sidewalks and homelessness.
After Falling for Romance Scam, Colorado Woman Helped Steal Millions From Other Victims
“Sadly, Ms. Kimball was herself a victim of this malicious scheme, but she then joined those who targeted her.”
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Teen Drunk Driver Sentenced for Thornton Crash That Killed Father of Eight
David Mendez-Reyes, then eighteen, was speeding over 100 miles per hour when he ran a red light and struck Christian “Melo” Santamaria.
Decade-Old Body Found Near Colorado Campground Identified
It’s the latest in a string of Denver-area cold cases that have been solved, many due to advancements in genealogy and DNA technology.
City Park Jazz Bandstand Scorched by Fire
A fire broke out at about 2:30 a.m., according to the Fire Department.
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Serial Killer Convicted in 1996 Cold Case Murder of Denver Woman
Ricky Dawson is linked to murders in Colorado, California, Florida and Washington.
Judge Removes Man Indicted Over Jax Gratton’s Death After Courtroom Outbursts
Brandon Mumma insisted he “didn’t do what everyone thinks” before a deputy escorted him out of the courtroom.
Colorado Police Seek Victims of National Scheme Involving Intimate Images
A man arrested in Jefferson County allegedly deceived women into sending sexual images and then threatened to leak them online.
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Aurora Ethiopian Community Shares Fears of ICE, Surveillance With Police Chief
Ethiopians are the second-largest minority group in Aurora, and over 80 percent of them were born outside of the U.S.
Highlands Ranch Massage Therapist Jailed for Groping Client
Michael Duran was found guilty of unlawful sexual contact after two clients accused him of misconduct.
City Threatens to Revoke El Mecca Sports Bar’s License Over Prostitution Charges
Undercover officers say they were offered sex at and near the location during a sting last fall.
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Megan Trussell Case Explained: Colorado Teen’s Mysterious Death Spurs State Review
Boulder investigators ruled the CU freshman’s death a suicide, but her family suspects foul play. Now, the CBI is stepping in.
Teen Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in Thornton Crash That Killed Father of Eight
Nineteen-year-old David Mendez-Reyes faces four to twelve years in prison.
Suspect Arrested in Vandalism of Denver Church, Blocks Away From Another Damaged Church
Police believe the man is connected to at least five vandalism cases, and they’re investigating dozens more.
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Nurses, Veterans, Families Tearfully Mourn Alex Pretti at Aurora Vigil
A little over a hundred people gathered outside of a VA medical center to honor Pretti, an ICU nurse who was fatally shot by immigration officers in Minnesota.