DA Beth McCann Comments on Sentencing of Arsonist Todd Perkins

DENVER—After being found guilty of intentionally causing an explosion at an apartment complex in Denver’s Baker neighborhood, Todd Norman Perkins was sentenced today by Denver District Court Judge John Madden.  In January, a Denver jury found Perkins guilty of five counts of attempted first degree murder, seven counts of attempted first degree assault, one count…

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Denver DA Reminds Community to Safely Secure Firearms

DENVER—Today, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann reminded the community to ensure all guns are out of the reach of children and teens by securely storing their firearms.  As more people are purchasing firearms, gun owners are urged to not leave their firearms in vehicles and to always store their guns locked, unloaded and separate from…

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Denver DA’s Office Response to COVID-19

DENVER—The Denver District Attorney’s Office is doing its part regarding COVID-19.  We have adjusted how we work in a way that balances the need for social distancing with our mission of holding offenders accountable while supporting victims. DA Beth McCann has asked all employees who are able to work from home to do so and…

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Jeanna Leslie’s Murderer Receives 60-Year Prison Sentence

DENVER—After pleading guilty on January 13, 2020, to second degree murder and first degree assault in the brutal stabbing death of 49-year-old Jeanna Leslie, Terry Dunford (age 42) was sentenced yesterday.  Denver District Court Judge Eric Elliff handed down a 60-year consecutive sentence:  48 years for the murder and 12 years for the assault.  Dunford…

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Denver Jury Finds Michael Pikes Guilty of Murder

DENVER—After eight hours of deliberation, on March 9, 2020, a Denver jury found Michael Pikes (age 33) guilty of killing Mr. Jacy Kadison-Marshall who was 37-years old at the time of his murder. On December 1, 2018, the defendant initially called 911 to report that he had shot the victim in self-defense.  Pikes then hung…

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Denver DA Charges Mark Howard and Roxanne Rodriquez-Hernandez with the Murder of Marquis Johnson

DENVER—The Denver District Attorney yesterday charged two adults, Roxanne Rodriquez –Hernandez (age 24) and Mark Howard (age 34) with murdering Marquis Johnson on February 19, 2020 in Denver’s Tech Center. Rodriguez-Hernandez faces a total of 24 felony counts:  two counts of murder in the first degree (F1), six counts of conspiracy to commit murder in…

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