Tag: Highland Lakes Fire
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Highland Lakes arson suspect again deemed incompetent to stand trial
The Teller County woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire in October 2024 was found to be incompetent to stand trial for the second time since her case began, court records reveal. Lowa Tillitt, 78, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the fire on…
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Highland Lakes arson suspect again deemed incompetent to stand trial
The Teller County woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire in October 2024 was found to be incompetent to stand trial for the second time since her case began, court records reveal. Lowa Tillitt, 78, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the fire on…
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Competency concerns arise again for arson suspect in Teller County fire
After already being deemed competent to proceed to trial once earlier, competency concerns again took the spotlight Monday for the woman allegedly behind the Highland Lakes fire that burned nearly 170 acres near Divide last year. Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16 for allegedly starting…
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More delays for Highland Lakes fire arson suspect
Monday brought more delays for the woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire that burned more than 150 acres near Divide last fall. It has been nearly a year since the fire was ignited, and the suspect’s case is moving slowly. Mental health stays and competency concerns delayed proceedings several times since the arrest…
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More delays for Highland Lakes fire arson suspect
Last week brought more delays for the woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire that burned more than 150 acres near Divide last fall. It has been nearly a year since the fire was ignited, and the suspect’s case is moving slowly. Mental health stays and competency concerns delayed proceedings several times since the…
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On the docket this week: Highland Lakes arson suspect, sexual assault, kidnapping pair back in court
The second week of October was full of delays in the 4th Judicial District, stalling a handful of cases, including the one for the January King Soopers homicide suspect and the teen accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old. More hearings are ahead for the third week of the month. Here is the rundown. Monday: Lacey…
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Arson suspect in Highland Lakes fire waives preliminary hearing
A woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire in Teller County last year waived her preliminary hearing Friday, blocking prosecutors from revealing additional details of the alleged crime. Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16 after allegedly starting the fire that burned 166 acres northwest…
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Arson suspect in Highland Lakes fire waives preliminary hearing
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire in Teller County last year waived her preliminary hearing Friday, blocking prosecutors from revealing additional details of the alleged crime. Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16…
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Arson suspect in Highland Lakes fire waives preliminary hearing
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire in Teller County last year waived her preliminary hearing Friday, blocking prosecutors from revealing additional details of the alleged crime. Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16…
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More delays for Highland Lakes arson suspect, awaiting ruling on competency
The woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes wildfire that burned over 150 acres last year has seen several delays in her criminal proceedings, with Monday’s hearing bringing another. 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…