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DENVER WOMAN CHARGED IN
MURDER OF HER BROTHER
February
5, 2002
Contact:
Lynn Kimbrough, 720-913-9025
Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter Jr. has filed formal
charges today in connection with the murder of 21-year-old
Alfredo Torres Jr. and the attempted murder of 28-year-old
Tina Torres.
Michelle Torres (DOB 3-30-78) is charged with first-degree
murder (F1), attempted first-degree murder (F2),
and first-degree assault (F3).
On January 31, 2002 Denver Police Department responded to a
911 call from a home in the 4400 block of West 1st
Avenue. The victims were found suffering from multiple stab
wounds and were transported to Denver Health Medical Center.
Alfredo Torres Jr. died from his injuries; Tina Torres was
treated and released. Michelle Torres is their sister.
The defendant remains in custody at the Denver County Jail.
Her next court appearance is tentatively scheduled for
Thursday, February 7, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. in Denver County
Court, room 12T, to be formally advised of the charges.
*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
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