Homicide - The Journal

Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing

Shandine John’s case continues while defense develops report to inform plea negotiations

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

October trial set for Cortez mother accused of daughter’s death

Rachel Leonard’s attorney says expert witness is ‘critical’ to defense

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suspect wanted in three killings arrested in Pagosa Springs

Authorities say 22-year-old man killed women in southern Utah

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Opening statements made in Durango motel homicide trial

Defense says killing was justified because of trespassing; prosecution says defendant eliminated a romantic rival

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury returns guilty verdict in Ignacio cold case

David Hendren shot and killed Larry John Fuller on New Year’s Day 2009

DATE: Sep 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Third defendant in rock-throwing death sentenced

A jury found Joseph Koenig guilty on 19 counts, including first-degree murder

DATE: Jun 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Prosecutors to retry Ignacio cold case that resulted in hung jury last month

David Hendren, 39, accused of shooting, killing Larry Fuller

DATE: Mar 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jurors deadlocked in Ignacio cold case; judge declares mistrial

Prosecutors expect retrial but will first consult victim’s family

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cold case trial begins for man suspected of killing Ignacio resident in 2009

David Hendren, 39, is accused of shooting Larry Fuller

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango killer’s petition to overturn convictions denied

Raymond Cain has served 30 years for the 1995 murder of Sadie Frost

DATE: Dec 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado dentist accused of killing wife is charged with trying to kill investigator

James Craig is accused of poisoning his 43-year-old wife, recruiting inmate to murder detective

DATE: Nov 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News