Denver Jury Convicts Remi Cordova of First-Degree Murder

DENVER— Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that a jury has convicted Remi Cordova of first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder. On February 20, 2021, Cordova, who was 14 at the time, shot and killed 32 year-old Pamela Cabriales after a minor fender bender at Colfax Avenue and I-25.  The attempted murder conviction relates…

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John Pastor-Mendoza Convicted of Sexually Assaulting and Kidnapping Numerous Women While Posing as a Ride-Share Driver

DENVER — Denver District Attorney Beth McCann has announced that John Pastor-Mendoza was convicted today of 30 charges related to the kidnapping, sexual assault, and attempted sexual assault of 12 women. Between 2018 and 2022, Pastor-Mendoza falsely responded as the driver when the women used a ride-sharing app to request a ride. He would either…

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Convicted Murderer Sentenced for Killing 16 year-old Girl and Injuring Another Teenager

DENVER — Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that Judge Ericka Englert sentenced 18 year-old Deontre Hollie to seven years in the Colorado Youthful Offender System and suspended a 40-year sentence in the Department of Corrections. On June 21, 2024, Hollie pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder and one count of first-degree…

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Denver Jury Convicts Stephen Matthews of 35 of 38 Counts

DENVER — Denver DA Beth McCann today announced that a Denver jury has convicted Stephen Matthews of 35 of 38 counts related to the drugging and sexual assault of numerous women between 2019 and 2023.  Sentencing was scheduled for October 25. “Stephen Matthews took advantage of nearly a dozen women in the most egregious way…

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Human Trafficker Sentenced to 448 Years in Prison

DENVER — Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that Judge Kandace Gerdes has sentenced Robert Hawkins to 448 years in prison. It’s believed to be the longest sentence ever given to a convicted human trafficker in United States history. In March, a jury convicted Hawkins on 18 counts, five of which involved human trafficking.…

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