CHARGES FILED IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE

March 13, 2002

Contact: Lynn Kimbrough, 720-913-9025

Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter, Jr. filed formal charges today in connection with the shooting deaths of two people last week.  The victims, Billy McGee (DOB 1-15-81) and Ricky Turner (DOB 5-20-84), were found in their residence on March 4, 2002 suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.

 Travis Barnes (DOB 12-25-79) is charged with two counts of first-degree murder after deliberation (F1).

 Barnes is being held at the Denver County Jail without bond.  His next court appearance is tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 15, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. in Denver County Court, room 12T, to be advised of the charges.

HUSBAND CHARGED IN HAMMER ATTACK

Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter, Jr. formally charged a Denver man today in connection with the murder of his wife.  Brianna Rosales-Ayala (DOB 10-11-80) died on March 10, 2002 after being attacked with a hammer.

 Carlos Rosales-Ayala (DOB 10-4-77) is charged with first-degree murder after deliberation  (F1).

 Rosales-Ayala remains in custody at Denver Health Medical Center where he is listed in fair condition.  His next court appearance has not yet been scheduled.

*The filing of a criminal charge is merely a formal accusation that an individual(s) committed a crime(s) under Colorado laws. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. See Colo. RPC 3.6