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Justice Delivered: Colorado Man Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Gruesome Double Murder That Shook Small Town

PAONIA, Colo. — A 69-year-old man has been sentenced to consecutive life terms in prison following his conviction for the murders of two local residents. The decision comes after a jury found Mark Burns guilty last week, concluding a more than two-year legal battle that began with the shocking deaths of Michael Arnold and Donna Gallegos in early 2022. The incident occurred on February 4, 2022, when law enforcement responded to a residence and workshop …

Evicted Idaho man robs and shoots his landlord in brutal revenge crime

PAONIA, CO – A Delta County judge has sentenced a 69-year-old man to consecutive life terms for the 2022 shooting deaths of two people in a rural Paonia residence, bringing an end to a case that stunned the close-knit Colorado mountain community. Mark Burns was convicted on multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, for killing Michael Arnold, 69, and Donna Gallegos, 65. The verdict followed eight hours of jury deliberation, with the sentencing …

Colorado Babysitter Sentenced to 18 Years for Horrific Abuse of Toddler, Sparking Outcry Over Caregiver Accountability

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — A 26-year-old woman has received an 18-year prison sentence for the severe abuse of a 2-year-old boy, a case that underscores the grave responsibilities entrusted to caregivers and the lasting impacts of neglect on vulnerable children. Mckinley Slone Hernandez was taking care of Giovanni when he suffered life-altering injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and retinal hemorrhaging. The boy’s condition has left him dependent on a feeding tube, marking a profound change …

Unlicensed daycare owner doesn’t call 911 after she abuses 2-year-old until he’s unconscious

LAKEWOOD, CO – A Colorado woman has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for severely abusing a toddler, resulting in lasting injuries. Mckinley Slone Hernandez, 26, was convicted of abusing two-year-old Giovanni, whom she was babysitting at the time, according to the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The police investigation began on September 1, 2023, when Hernandez brought the child to a local hospital. Giovanni was subsequently transferred to a children’s hospital for emergency …

Colorado Man Charged with Issuing Death Threats Against Former President and Tech CEO

Colorado Springs, Colorado – A Colorado man’s threats have launched a federal investigation after he allegedly targeted former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, billionaire CEO of Tesla, along with Tesla vehicle owners across the country. Charged with interstate communication of threats, Carl Howard Payne Jr., 58, could face up to five years behind bars if convicted. Federal authorities allege that Payne sent multiple threatening emails and letters to various media outlets and organizations, beginning …

Colorado Man Allegedly Masquerades as Stalking Ex, Charged with Wife’s Murder in Twisted Tale of Deceit

FORT COLLINS, CO – In a chilling case that has gripped the local community, a man stands accused of orchestrating a frightening scenario where he allegedly impersonated a stalker to terrorize his own wife, ultimately leading to her tragic death in their home. Daniel Krug, 44, faces charges of murder following his wife Kristil Krug’s untimely demise in what prosecutors are calling a calculated act veiled as victimization by an ex-boyfriend. Prosecutors argue that Daniel …

Colorado woman is stabbed to death by husband who fakes texts to try to frame her ex-boyfriend for the murder

FORT COLLINS, CO – The trial of a Colorado man accused of orchestrating an elaborate ruse to conceal the murder of his wife is underway, with the man facing serious allegations that could seal his fate. Daniel Krug, 44, appeared in the courtroom as prosecutors accused him of killing his wife, Kristil Krug, 43. The prosecution unveiled a digital trail that they allege Krug left while pretending to be Kristil’s ex-boyfriend, sending threatening messages that …

Power Outage Hits 55,000 Colorado Customers Amid High Winds and Fire Danger

Denver, Colorado – As high winds sweep through Colorado, power utility companies are taking precautionary measures to prevent wildfires by shutting off power to thousands of customers. Xcel Energy has made the decision to cut off power to 55,000 customers amidst the heightened risk of wildfires due to the strong winds in the region. The move comes as weather alerts are issued for the Denver area, highlighting the potential dangers posed by the windy conditions. …

Colorado Woman Receives 25-Year Sentence for the Fatal Shooting of Denver Teen in 2021

Denver, Colorado – A 32-year-old Colorado woman has been sentenced to 25 years of imprisonment for the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy, an event described by authorities as a devastating act of violence. In a Denver courtroom, Ashlye Handy was found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2021 killing of Abreham Yohhanes. Denver District Attorney John Walsh spoke of the immense loss for Yohhanes, who had “nearly his entire life ahead of him” before …

32-year-old Denver woman shoots her 16-year-old boyfriend in the head and leaves him to die

DENVER, CO – A woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday for the 2021 murder of a 16-year-old boy in a Denver apartment, marking the tragic end to a young life and the beginning of a lengthy prison term for his killer. Ashlye Handy, 36, was convicted of second-degree murder in January for the death of Abreham Yohhanes. The teenager was fatally shot in an apartment on the 1400 block of Yosemite …