Denver DA Charges Woman with Murder for Incident on Colorado State Capitol Grounds
DENVER—On May 2, 2020, Denver Department and Colorado State Patrol officers responded to multiple reports of an assault occurring on the grounds of Colorado’s State Capitol. Today, the Denver District Attorney is announcing that Stephanie Martinez (age 36) is charged in that incident which left one man dead. Eye-witness accounts and video footage led to…
Read MoreBrianna Casias the “Glamour Shot Bandit” Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Robbery
DENVER—Brianna Casias (age 20) who was known as the “Glamour Shot Bandit” pleaded guilty today to aggravated robbery (F3). In May 2019, the Denver District Attorney charged Casias with attempting to rob eight Denver-area banks. Casias is scheduled for sentencing on May 18, 2020. Her case number is 19CR03546. -30-
Read MoreWoman Charged by Denver DA with Theft from an At-Risk Senior (Gust)
DENVER—Elizabeth Daniels (age 29) of Aurora was charged by the Denver District Attorney with theft of an at-risk senior. Daniels was providing care to 86-year old Barbara Gust, and is alleged to have stolen and pawned her diamond engagement ring several days before Ms. Gust’s death. Daniels is also accused of stealing Gust’s credit card,…
Read MoreDA 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…
Read MoreDenver 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…
Read MoreDenver 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…
Read MoreJeanna 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…
Read MoreDenver 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…
Read MoreDenver 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…
Read MoreDenver DA Issues Update on Two Armed Robbers Charged with Murder
DENVER—On October 18, 2018, 25-year old Thomas Steen was killed during the course of an aggravated street robbery for which Ibrahim Amir Musa (age 22) and Husham Al Kinani (age 20) were arrested. The incident occurred in the 100 block of N. Bannock Street that night and both men were charged by Denver DA prosecutors…
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