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Suspect in Colorado cold case arrested again 13 years after charges dismissed

Prosecutors in Colorado say John Michael Angerer murdered Angela Josephine Wilds 17 years ago in the summer of 2006. More

March 15, 2023

Video contradicts investigators’ claims about man’s shooting death

Littleton Police Dept. backtracks previous statement in the deadly shooting of a man after surveillance video showed contradicting events. More

February 9, 2023

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Letecia Stauch case on track for jury trial in late March

As of right now, no cameras will be allowed in the courtroom during the trial of Letecia Stauch, the woman accused of killing her stepson. More

February 6, 2023

Timeline: Investigation into murder of JonBenét Ramsey

John Ramsey found JonBenét's body about 8 hours after Patsy Ramsey said she discovered a ransom note demanding $118,000. More

January 19, 2023

JonBenét Ramsey’s father says ‘time for answers is running out’ in letter to Governor

It's been 26 years since the body of JonBenét Patricia Ramsey, just 6 years old, was found in the basement of her family's home in... More

January 4, 2023

Colorado Jehovah's Witnesses murder-suicide

Man kills wife, himself at Colorado Jehovah’s Witnesses hall

A husband shot his wife then killed himself outside a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Police say they were former members. More

December 27, 2022

Mom arrested for allegedly stabbing 10-year-old son, self

Colorado woman Susan Lucero was arrested after allegedly stabbing her 10-year-old son multiple times. Cops say she also stabbed herself multiple times. More

December 21, 2022

home of John and Patricia Ramsey in Boulder,

Boulder police to consult Colorado Cold Case Review Team in JonBenét Ramsey case

Dec. 26 will mark 26 years since the day the body of JonBenét Patricia Ramsey was found in the basement of her family's home in... More

November 10, 2022

2 officers, detainee charged in case of patrol vehicle hit by train

Yareni Rios-Gonzalez was inside the police cruiser after she was arrested for investigation of menacing. While inside, the SUV was hit by a train. More

November 8, 2022

Jane Doe from 1988 Colorado homicide case has been identified

Nora Elia Castillo, a Colorado woman whose remains were found in a Baca County field in 1988, have been identified thanks to genetic genealogy. More

October 31, 2022

4 people killed in shooting at home near Denver

Two “very young” children and a woman who is the domestic partner of suspect Joseph Castorena were unharmed. More

October 31, 2022

Colorado man who livestreamed supermarket shooting found not guilty in obstruction case

Dean Schiller, the man charged with obstructing police after he livestreamed a mass shooting at a Boulder, Colorado supermarket, was found not guilty. More

October 27, 2022

Denver ride-share driver accused of attacking 10 women

John Pastor-Mendoza would allegedly commit the attacks either inside his vehicle or at his apartment, according to prosecutors. More

October 20, 2022

Colorado man sentenced to prison after girlfriend’s 3-year-old son overdoses on fentanyl

29-year-old Aurora, Colorado man Antonio Espinosa-Tovar was sentenced after his girlfriend's 3-year-old son overdosed on fentanyl. More

October 18, 2022

Colorado man faces 12 counts of attempted murder following overnight shooting

Eugene Robertson has been arrested and faces over 12 counts, including attempted murder, following an overnight shooting in Aurora, Colorado. More

October 18, 2022

Suspect in Denver cold case identified after 18 years

Jason Groshart, suspect in a 2004 Denver sexual assault cold case, was identified after 18 years; he awaits extradition to Colorado from Missouri. More

October 6, 2022

Man convicted of attempting to kidnap 14-year-old at Colorado bus stop

Jesus Alvarenga has been convicted after trying to kidnap a young girl at a bus stop in Wheat Ridge, Colorado in 2021. More

October 5, 2022

Teen accused of fatally shooting driver in Denver charged as adult

17-year-old Jameel James, accused of shooting and killing 31-year-old Kevin Piaskowki on Interstate 70 in Denver, has been charged as an adult. More

October 5, 2022

Colorado man arrested after alleged sexual assault of 13-year-old; police seek additional victims

Colorado Springs man Wilbert Porter arrested on child sex crime charges after allegedly kidnapping and raping a young girl; there may be more victims. More

October 5, 2022