Simon Gurule Sentenced to 40 Years for Denver Murder
Simon Gurule received 30 years for second-degree murder plus a consecutive 10 years for first-degree assault, for a total 40-year prison sentence.
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Zhane Molina Arrested After Ramming Deputy in Stolen Vehicle
El Paso County deputies arrested Zhane Molina after alleging she rammed a patrol vehicle while fleeing in a stolen vehicle; the prosecution remained pending.
Brandon Booth Charged in Aurora Protester Shooting
Brandon Booth was arrested after Emma Landis was shot in the foot and was booked on attempted-murder, assault, menacing and concealed-weapon allegations.
Denver Seeks Adult Charges for Boys in Christopher Nabors Killing
Denver prosecutors sought to transfer two boys, ages 12 and 14, to adult court in the killing of Christopher Nabors after an alleged vehicle-theft confrontation.
Colorado Springs Police Shooting Ruled Justified
The Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s Office completed its review and ruled the February 2026 Colorado Springs officer-involved shooting justified.
DA Office Disqualified in Toni Gurule Double-Murder Case
A judge disqualified the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office from the Toni Gurule double-murder prosecution and altered the first-degree charging posture.
Yvonne Woods Pleads Guilty in Colorado DNA Testing Scandal
Yvonne “Missy” Woods pleaded guilty to four felonies: cybercrime, perjury, attempting to influence a public servant and forgery. Sentencing remained pending under an agreed eight-to-16-year range.
Two Arrested in Colorado Springs New Year Homicide
Brandy Cantu and Ricky Gomez were arrested in the investigation into Andrea Martinez’s New Year’s Day 2025 shooting death in Colorado Springs.
Elijah McClain Paramedic Homicide Convictions Reversed
A Colorado appeals court reversed the criminally negligent homicide convictions of paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec and ordered retrials; Cichuniec’s separate assault conviction remained intact.