Author: Zachary Dupont zachary.dupont@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Trial for man accused of UCCS double homicide to begin Monday
The jury trial for the man accused of killing two people last year in a dorm room at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will begin on Monday. Nicholas Jordan, 25, is accused of shooting and killing Celie Rain Montgomery, 26, of Pueblo and UCCS student Samuel Knopp, 24, of Parker in the early morning…
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Motion to limit pretrial publicity denied for man accused of two Colorado homicides
The person accused of killing two people in Colorado last year before fleeing the state appeared in court on Friday, where an El Paso County judge denied a motion to limit pretrial publicity. Johnny Rankin Morris, 46, faces homicide charges for allegedly causing the deaths of Stephen Walker, 37, and Timmy Huston, 65. According to…
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Fountain man sentenced after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child
A Fountain man was sentenced to five years of probation on Wednesday after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. According to previous Gazette reporting, Fountain police detectives arrested 23-year-old Shane Michael Anderson last year on charges of sexual exploitation of children-distribution material, a class three felony, and sexual exploitation of children-video, moving visual images…
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Woman accused of hate crime hoax in Colorado Springs pleads guilty
One of the three people accused of allegedly staging a cross burning in front of a Yemi Mobolade campaign sign defaced with a racial slur during the 2023 mayoral runoff election pleaded guilty on Tuesday. Derrick Bernard Jr., Ashley Blackcloud and Deanna West all face two charges in federal court for their alleged roles in the hate…
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Man accused of killing wife to plead not guilty next month, attorney says
The man who turned himself in after allegedly kidnapping and killing his wife intends to plead not guilty next month, his attorney said in court on Monday. Stephen Chan, 79, faces three charges for allegedly killing his wife, 54-year-old Jian Chan, and then dumping her body before turning himself in to law enforcement. Chan appeared…
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Man accused in two Colorado homicides makes first court appearance after attempt to flee
The person accused of killing two in Colorado last year before fleeing the state made his first appearance in court on Monday, months after his arrest. Johnny Rankin Morris, 46, faces homicide charges in both El Paso County and Park County for the deaths of Stephen Walker, 37, and Timmy Huston, 65, respectively. According to…
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Mental health stay ordered in case of woman accused of starting Highland Lakes fire
The case for the woman accused of starting the Highland Lakes fire last year was placed on a mental health stay because of concerns about her competency. Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the Highland Lakes fire Oct. 28. Tillitt faces one…
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Return to Nature co-owner to face trial, date announced
Return to Nature co-owner Carie Hallford is set to go to trial next month after withdrawing her guilty plea in federal court this week. Carie Hallford, who along with husband, Jon Hallford, was originally headed to prison after taking a plea deal for crimes involving nearly 190 bodies at a southern Colorado funeral home, will…
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Judge denies 2 defense motions in UCCS double homicide case
An El Paso County judge denied a pair of defense motions in the case against the man accused of killing two people in a dorm room at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Nicholas Jordan, 25, is accused of shooting and killing Celie Rain Montgomery, 26, of Pueblo, and UCCS student Samuel Knopp, 24, of Parker,…
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Carie Hallford withdraws guilty plea in federal court, instead will face trial
Carie Hallford, who along with husband, Jon Hallford, was originally headed to prison after taking a plea deal for crimes involving nearly 190 bodies at a southern Colorado funeral home, will instead stand trial. Carie Hallford withdrew her guilty plea in federal court Tuesday and is now set to take her case to trial, according…