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The Schank Family Murders
The Schank family murder was called “the cruelest series of murders ever committed in Weld County,” according to the Greeley Tribune.
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1991 Grand Junction Pipe Bomber Seeking New Trial
Earlier this year, James Genrich returned to court to argue his guilty verdict should be overturned and that he should get a new trial.
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Twelve Tribes Investigated For Marshall Fire
Twelve Tribes is under investigation for the Marshall Fire and over the last three months, former members have spoken with news outlets about their experience in the group.
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DNA Match Leads to Possible 2022 ID of Colorado Serial Killer
Denver Police announced a genetic identification of someone they believe may be the killer in four cold cases.
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Discriminatory Juror Strike Reverses a 1997 Attempted Murder Conviction
A February state Supreme Court ruling that a juror was dismissed for improper reasons sent a 1997 rape and attempted murder case back to trial.
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The Colorado Cannibal: The Story of Alferd Packer
Alferd Packer, also known as the Colorado Cannibal and the “Man-Eater,” remains a popular state figure but was denied a posthumous pardon.
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The Park County Murderer: ‘The Most Brutal and Unprovoked Murder Ever Known in Park County’
Benjamin Ratcliff was hanged in February 1896 for murdering three school board members in “the most brutal and unprovoked murder ever known in Park County,” according to the New Castle News.
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2011 Denver Murder Ends in 2017 Guilty Plea
Travis Forbes was sentenced to life in prison for the assault on and murder of Monge, plus 48 years to be served consecutively for the crimes against Tillman.