Homicide - The Journal

Murder suspect granted $250,000 bond

Judge: Espinoza ‘a serious flight risk’

DATE: Oct 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge denies gag order for suspected shooter

Facing first-degree murder and attempted murder charges, a teenager’s right to a fair trial has not been prejudiced by media coverage. Public defender Zach Brown argued Monday, Oc...

DATE: Oct 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman’s murder charges to be reduced

Espinoza indicted on 1 count of second-degree murder

DATE: Oct 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Murder suspect appears in court

Bail hearing for Valerie Espinoza set for Oct. 9

DATE: Sep 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

12-gauge, butcher knife used in separate killings

First-degree murder charges filed in both crimes

DATE: Sep 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police make arrests in separate homicides

Police have filed murder charges in separate homicides that occurred this week in Cortez, and two suspects are now in custody. Cortez Police Chief Roy Lane said Bureau of Indian A...

DATE: Sep 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez has 2nd homicide in a week

A second homicide in a week occurred Thursday morning (Sept. 19) in Cortez, but as of press time there has been no arrests in either case. Charles Chavez, 62, of Cortez was killed...

DATE: Sep 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gunman remains free after shootings

Law enforcement has yet to make an arrest after a 21-year-old was shot and killed the night of Sunday, Sept. 15, in Cortez. Cortez Police Chief Roy Lane said Natalie Hatch, 21, as...

DATE: Sep 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

21-year-old fatally shot

Man also wounded; Cortez police yet to make an arrest

DATE: Sep 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hampson sentenced to 25 years

Convicted murderer Luther Hampson was sentenced Thursday by District Court Judge Douglas Walker to 25 years in prison plus five years of parole upon his release. Hampson, 28, pled...

DATE: Jun 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News