Tag: gannon stauch
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Letecia Stauch murder conviction in stepson Gannon’s death overturned by Colorado appeals court
An El Paso County woman convicted of killing her stepson in 2020, shoving his body in a suitcase, then dumping it in Florida, is getting a new trial. The Colorado Court of Appeals published a 52-page ruling on Thursday, stating that the conviction of Letecia Stauch, 42, is reversed because the trial court committed “structural…
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Federal judge dismisses Letecia Stauch’s jail conditions lawsuit
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by Letecia Stauch, who challenged the conditions of her confinement in the El Paso County jail prior to being convicted of murder last year in a high-profile criminal trial. In May 2023, jurors found Stauch guilty of murdering her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon. She received a sentence of life in…
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Stepmother of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch due in court
The El Paso County stepmother accused in the slaying of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch is due in court Tuesday for a hearing that could determine if she is mentally fit for trial. Letecia Stauch, 37, is set to appear at 9 a.m. before 4th Judicial District Judge Gregory Werner. The judge is expected to reveal the…
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El Paso County DA Michael Allen ushers in early changes from Dan May era
Days after being sworn in, El Paso County’s new district attorney is looking to deliver on his campaign promises. Michael Allen, a veteran prosecutor who beat out fellow Republican Mark Waller in the primary before an uncontested election in November, said his early moves in office will include launching an animal cruelty unit and bringing…
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These ‘behind the scenes heroes’ are feeding El Paso County’s first responders
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Firefighters, paramedics and police respond to emergency calls on fires, search and rescues and shootings. But when first responders needs help, it’s Emergency Incident Support that arrives. The nonprofit organization in El Paso County provides food, water and shelter for first responders. Whatever the emergency,…
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These ‘behind the scenes heroes’ are feeding El Paso County’s first responders
Firefighters, paramedics and police respond to emergency calls on fires, search and rescues and shootings. But when first responders needs help, it’s Emergency Incident Support that arrives. The nonprofit organization in El Paso County provides food, water and shelter for first responders. Whatever the emergency, volunteers are with firefighters, police and paramedics, anticipating their needs.…
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Even without pandemic, 2020 was a hectic year in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As government leaders, health officials, and frontline and essential workers navigated what a “new normal” would look like for Coloradans amid the pandemic, 2020 was nevertheless a hectic year of growth in Colorado. Despite new public health restrictions that limited or halted some operations completely,…
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Even without pandemic, 2020 was a hectic year in Colorado
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As government leaders, health officials, and frontline and essential workers navigated what a “new normal” would look like for Coloradans amid the pandemic, 2020 was nevertheless a hectic year of growth in Colorado. Despite new public health restrictions that limited or halted some operations completely, this year Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region saw…
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Paralegal pleads guilty in Gannon Stauch murder case to leaking document
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An Adams County paralegal accused of leaking a sealed court document divulging details of the investigation into the killing of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch has pleaded guilty. Sherie Farstveet, 54, pleaded guilty Dec. 10 in Adams County Court to a single count of attempted official misconduct,…
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Paralegal pleads guilty in Gannon Stauch murder case to leaking document
An Adams County paralegal accused of leaking a sealed court document divulging details of the investigation into the killing of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch has pleaded guilty. Sherie Farstveet, 54, pleaded guilty Dec. 10 in Adams County Court to a single count of attempted official misconduct, court records show. Authorities alleged she abused her access to…