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Headshots of Kalani Hayter (left) and Emriel Krantz (right), two young women killed in Colorado.

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers’ Top Ten Unsolved Cases

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 2, 2023

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers highlights more than two dozen cold cases on a web page devoted to gathering information on the crimes.

On the left, a girl wearing black shorts and clue shoes stands. On the right, that girl holds out a handgun.

Victims Seeking Justice Show Up to Accused Teen LoDo Shooter’s First Court Hearing

By Catie CheshireOctober 31, 2023

Seventeen-year-old Keanna Rosenburgh allegedly shot five people outside Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row after being denied entry for a fake ID.

rollercoaster on the top of a mountain

Man Armed With Guns, IEDs Found Dead at Glenwood Adventure Park, “Devastating” Attack Avoided

By Chris PerezOctober 30, 2023

“This gentleman was either disturbed or tied up in some things he shouldn’t have been,” says Garfield County Sheriff’s Office rep Walt Stowe.

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Photo illustration of a car theft.

Crime Ring Stole Cars From Denver Airport, Used Them as “Battering Rams” to Swipe ATMs

By Catie CheshireOctober 25, 2023

The group allegedly stole vehicles from car dealerships and Denver International Airport before using them to ram into other businesses to steal stuff.

More homeless people could fall prey to the world of human trafficking.

Report: Increased Homeless Population More Vulnerable to Human Trafficking

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 20, 2023

The 2023 Colorado Project report concluded that “housing is the number one resource needed by partnerships working to end human trafficking.”

The Death of Elijah McClain: Officials Ignored the Obvious

The Death of Elijah McClain: Officials Ignored the Obvious

By Alan PrendergastOctober 12, 2023

A former Aurora police officer was just convicted of criminally negligent homicide and third degree assault; a second officer was aquitted.

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How Problems at the State Mental Health Hospital Are Destroying Colorado’s Justice System

By Chris PerezOctober 3, 2023

The wait for competency evaluations and restoration services is postponing court cases, delaying help for prisoners and costing taxpayers millions.

A school photo of the late JonBenét Ramsey.

JonBenét Ramsey’s Father and Brother Talk About Renewed Interest in Finding Killer

By Chris PerezSeptember 29, 2023

“We are encouraged by this new leadership in our case and are now finally hopeful for progress,” John Ramsey tells Westword.

A white building sits in front of a dilapidated sign that says "RGIS".

Regis Motel Forced to Close Over Alleged Drug Sales, Theft and Prostitution

By Catie CheshireSeptember 28, 2023

The Colfax lodging facility got slapped with a city order on Thursday to shut down immediately after a Denver police probe uncovered numerous crimes.

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Nick Pacheco works for Servicios de la Raza.

After Two Decades in Prison, Nick Pacheco Finds Peace in Helping His Community

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 26, 2023

Nick Pacheco works with Servicios de la Raza, the Denver Basic Income Project and Arapahoe County after spending most of his life in prison.

Officer Victoria Oliver standing with her Citizens Appreciate Police (CAP) award that she received for buying a plane ticket for a woman to escape domestic violence.

Denver Cop Honored for Buying Woman a Plane Ticket to Escape Domestic Violence

By Chris PerezSeptember 13, 2023

Officer Victoria Oliver spent $255 of her own money on a plane ticket for a domestic violence victim who had been getting abused for weeks.

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords visits the Denver.

Gabby Giffords and Gun-Violence Survivors Begin Trauma-Healing Tour in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 8, 2023

The then-U.S. Representative was injured in a Tucson shooting in 2011 that killed six.

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Three horses (two brown and one black) stand with police officers on top of them.

Along for the Ride With the Denver Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit

By Catie CheshireSeptember 6, 2023

With just four horses and three human officers, it’s still plenty visible at parades, events and parks around the Mile High City.

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Activist Musician Ross Swirling Pleads Guilty to Attempted Sexual Assault on a Minor

By Benjamin NeufeldSeptember 6, 2023

He’s been calling out alleged sexual predators online for years. Now he’s no longer allowed on social media.

Denver resident Brandon Cole after being fatally shot by a Denver police officer who mistook a marker he was carrying for a knife.

Denver Police Officer Who Mistook a Marker for a Knife Has Disciplinary Past

By Chris PerezAugust 30, 2023

The female officer has had three internal affairs cases since joining the Denver Police Department in 2019, including one for a “preventable accident.”

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Codebreaker Alan Turing’s Belongings Returned to England From Conifer

By Patricia CalhounAugust 24, 2023

A woman claiming to be the legendary mathematician’s relative had stolen the items and stashed them in Conifer.

A photo composite of Glenn Braden's mugshot and a photo of his mother speaking with his attorney, Jeffery L. Weeden, after court Thursday, August 17.

Sexual Trail Predator Suspect’s Mom Shows Up to Court, Watches Him Get Formally Charged

By Chris PerezAugust 18, 2023

Glenn Braden’s mother was the only person to show up for his latest court appearance on August 17, sitting teary-eyed in the front row of the gallery.

Alexander Landau leads a protest on August 11.

Family of Adam Fresquez Calls for Justice in Tesla Charging Station Killing

By Benjamin NeufeldAugust 16, 2023

Adam Fresquez was gunned down in broad daylight on May 3. His killer – who turned himself into police, claiming self-defense – has never been charged.

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Crime Doesn’t Pay: Suspect Arrested in Time Warp Robbery

By Teague BohlenAugust 12, 2023

A GoFundMe has been organized to help the comic book store recover.

naked man running away in woods.

Sexual Trail Predator Suspect Confesses, Says He’s Had a “Compulsion to Masturbate” for Years

By Chris PerezAugust 12, 2023

Glenn Braden has allegedly admitted to targeting female hikers in Jefferson County – doing it “once a week, and often more times than that.”

Diana Sanchez gave birth in the Denver County Jail on July 31, 2018.

Thanks to New Law, Pregnant Women Can Now Avoid Incarceration in Colorado

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 11, 2023

Passed by the Colorado Legislature, HB23-1187 urges courts to offer bonds or other alternatives.

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Screenshots of Glenn Braden, who is accused of confronting women on Jefferson County hiking trails and fondling them, in addition to exposing himself.

Cops Catch Sexual Trail Predator Suspect Using Drones, Dogs and “Unmarked” Police Units

By Chris PerezAugust 10, 2023

“We had a very solid plan in place, if it should happen again,” says Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley. “And it did.”

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