Tag: trial
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35-year-old pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Colorado Springs police officer
A man accused of attempting to kill a Colorado Springs police officer pleaded not guilty Monday to more than 15 charges in a case that includes a contentious history between the defendant and one of the involved officers. Michael Foster, 35, stands accused of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, disarming a…
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DA asks judge to deny request for Suzanne Morphew’s remains
Barry Morphew attempted to obtain and cremate dead wife’s remains before trial Prosecutors objected Wednesday to a request from the daughters of Suzanne Morphew to turn over her remains as her husband awaits trial for her murder. 12th Judicial District Attorney Anne Kelly said in a motion that because Suzanne Morphew’s remains were lawfully obtained…
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Suspect in February 2024 homicide could still enter plea deal ahead of May trial
Chances to enter a plea deal for a man accused of shooting and killing 55-year-old Omar Olmedo in February 2024 are dwindling ahead of a trial set for May. Marquise Hutt, 39, was arrested in early December 2024 after several months of investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department connected him to the killing. Charged…
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Former Fountain City Council member set for trial amid theft allegations
The recently resigned Fountain city councilwoman Detra Duncan is headed to trial. Duncan entered a not guilty plea in court Tuesday after being accused of stealing more than $37,000 in public assistance dating back to 2016, setting her case for a March trial. Duncan, 55, was charged with two counts of felony theft earlier this…
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Colorado Springs man sentenced to 31 years in prison for shooting 9-year-old
The son in the father-son duo accused of shooting a child was sentenced Thursday to 31 years in prison. Ruben Segovia II, 23, is one of two men accused of wounding an autistic 9-year-old girl over a neighbor dispute in January. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by The Gazette, Segovia and his father, Ruben…
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Evidence of past fleeing can be used in Colorado murder trial, judge rules
An El Paso County judge on Wednesday ruled that evidence of a previous attempt to flee law enforcement from the Colorado man who now stands accused of killing a parole officer last year can be used at his trial next month. Justin Kula, 42, is accused of killing Pueblo parole officer Christine Guerin Sandoval with his car after…
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Man pleads not guilty in 2019 killing of Colorado Springs rap artist, slated to begin trial in 2025
The man accused of shooting and killing a local rap artist in 2019 pleaded not guilty to all charges on Thursday and is now set to go to trial in early 2025. Aee Shawn Mathews, 26, is accused of killing William Underwood, who went by the rapper name “FYL Jackk,” on Sept. 17, 2019. The allegations…
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Man pleads not guilty in 2019 killing of Colorado Springs rap artist, slated to begin trial in 2025
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The man accused of shooting and killing a local rap artist in 2019 pleaded not guilty to all charges on Thursday and is now set to go to trial in early 2025. Aee Shawn Mathews, 26, is accused of killing William Underwood, who went by the…
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Trial of man accused of causing Fountain police officer’s death continues
The trial of the man accused of causing the death of Officer Julian Becerra continued Thursday morning, featuring additional police and expert testimonies. Opening statements in the trial of 32-year-old Devon Bobian began Tuesday following the conclusion of the jury selection process. Bobian is the final person to stand trial of the three individuals arrested…