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Discovery of Suzanne Morphew’s body raises new legal questions in 3-year-old case

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:35:27 GMT

The discovery of Suzanne Morphew’s body more than three years after the 49-year-old mother disappeared from her Chaffee County home could be the key to unraveling the mystery of what happened to her — but the dropped prosecution of her husband thrusts the case into complicated legal territory, experts told The Denver Post on Thursday.Who should be charged, which prosecutor’s office should pursue the case and whether that initial attempt at a prosecution might hobble a second try are all up for debate, they said.“This whole situation presents many novel issues that are fascinating from a legal perspective,” said Doug Richards, a Denver defense attorney not involved in the case.Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents found Morphew’s remains on Sept. 22 near Moffat in Saguache County, about a 45-minute drive from her home in Maysville, where she was last seen alive before she was reported missing on May 10, 2020. Her husband, 55-year-old Barry Morphe...

Aurora police warn of contactless payment scam at gas station pumps

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:35:27 GMT

The Aurora Police Department’s economic crimes unit warned of a payment scam at gas stations in a release Tuesday.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver man who shot, killed woman over dispute about children playing in yard convicted Crime and Public Safety | 44th, Harlan in Wheat Ridge closed due to crash Crime and Public Safety | Family of “Good Samaritan” Johnny Hurley settles $2.7 million lawsuit against Arvada police Crime and Public Safety | Former Adams County sheriff, top officials accused of falsifying state-mandated training records Crime and Public Safety | Woman hit by car in Aurora dies Wednesday night According to the release, thieves have been damaging the contactless payment sensors and placing skimming devices at gas pumps, stealing customers’ credit card information after they manually swipe it for payment.The contactless sensors become inoperable after...

Broncos DC Vance Joseph after historic, 70-20 loss to Dolphins: “Obviously, I didn’t get them ready”

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:35:27 GMT

NFL coaches won’t often acknowledge their team or unit or position was overmatched in a game.Vance Joseph did Wednesday, even if it was stating the obvious.In the Broncos defensive coordinator’s first news conference since Denver gave up 70 points to Miami on Sunday, Joseph vowed to engineer a turnaround and took the brunt of the blame for an historically poor outing.“The speed, the angles, it was obviously overwhelming for us.” Joseph said of the Dolphins’ 10-touchdown, 726-yard outing.“Obviously, it wasn’t good. When your unit plays that way, my first thought is, ‘it’s me.’ I have to do better as a coach and getting guys ready for the challenge. It was a tough day from Play 1 to play whatever we played. As a coach and as an experienced coach who knows those days happen, it’s always on me first.“I’ll fix it. Quickly. I have to.”While Chicago’s offense is nowhere near as potent as Miami’s...

44th, Harlan in Wheat Ridge reopened after crash

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:35:27 GMT

The intersection of 44th Avenue and Harlan Street was closed in Wheat Ridge after a crash, according to the Wheat Ridge Police Department.Police reported the crash on X at 2:30 p.m., saying the intersection will be closed “for more than an hour.” The department later reported the intersection had reopened in a 3:27 p.m. message.TRAFFIC ALERT: Wheat Ridge officers are investigating a crash that happened near the intersection of W 44th Ave. and Harlan St. Those two roads will be shut down in both directions near the scene for more than an hour while the investigation is underway. pic.twitter.com/JbPFOQC0MU— Wheat Ridge Police (@WheatRidgePD) September 28, 2023Police did not immediately provide any details on the crash.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | I-25 reopened in Walsenburg after crash Crime and Public Safety | Several downtown RTD rail lines to be interrupted by mainentance starting next week Crime and Public Safety | ...

Honor Elizabeth Wallace Dead, Lynlee Pollis Arrested after Red-Light Crash on Monticello Avenue [Dallas, TX]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:35:27 GMT

19-Year-Old Student Fatally Struck in DUI Collision near North Central ExpresswayDALLAS, TX (September 28, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, Honor Elizabeth Wallace lost her life in a collision at a red-light intersection along Monticello Avenue.Officers arrived at the scene at approximately 4:20 p.m. on September 24th, near North Central Expressway.According to police reports, 27-year-old Lynlee Pollis was at the wheel of a Lexus when she disregarded a red traffic signal, causing a collision with Wallace, who was proceeding through a green light on northbound Central Expressway.Paramedics rushed to the scene and transported Wallace, along with her female passenger and Pollis, to a nearby medical facility for urgent care. There, 19-year-old Wallace, from Grosse Point, Michigan, succumbed to her injuries.Additionally, the other individual involved in the collision sustained a broken collarbone. Alhtough, their identity remains undisclosed.Following initial responsibilities, Pollis late...

Pedestrian Injured in Fatal Motorcycle Accident near Central Avenue [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:35:27 GMT

Rider Dead after Crashing a Stolen Motorcycle near Chama StreetALBUQUERQUE, NM (September 28, 2023) – On Saturday night, a motorcycle accident near Central Avenue and Chama Street left one dead and one injured.The collision happened at around 8:45 p.m. near the intersection of Central Avenue and Chama Street.Per reports, a motorcycle was speeding westward on Central Avenue as two pedestrians were crossing the street. The rider collided with one of the pedestrians. The impact of the collision caused the pedestrian to sustain serious injuries and the motorcyclist to be ejected from the bike and hit a light pole.Emergency crews at the site of the collision pronounced the rider dead at the scene, from severe head wounds. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.Meanwhile, paramedics transported the injured pedestrian to a local hospital for treatment. The pedestrian is reported to be in stable condition.Currently, no further details regarding the motorcycle accident ne...

Douglas Hunt Fatally Struck in Deadly Collision on Loop 202 [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:35:27 GMT

34-Year-Old Man Killed in Good Samaritan Accident near 32nd StreetPHOENIX, AZ (September 28, 2023) – Early Sunday, Douglas Hunt lost his life while attempting to assist others on Loop 202.Just before 4:00 a.m., a collision transpired near 32nd Street. Two Good Samaritans stopped to lend a hand to those in need. For reasons unknown, the driver of a passing vehicle then struck Douglas Hunt, a 34-year-old resident of Mesa.Paramedics arrived and took Hunt to a nearby hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Furthermore, the incident involved multiple vehicles, resulting in several occupants sustaining injuries, including a 5-month-old infant.In the initial stages of their investigation, authorities suspect that impairment may have played a role. Nevertheless, a thorough inquiry is currently ongoing to uncover more details.Douglas Hunt’s community will deeply mourn his loss, cherishing the memory of his remarkable acts of kindness and service to strangers.No w...

One Injured in Rollover Crash near Menaul Boulevard [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:35:27 GMT

Driver Injured in Three-Vehicle Rollover Crash on 4th StreetALBUQUERQUE, NM (September 28, 2023) – Tuesday, a rollover crash near Menaul Boulevard resulted in injury to a driver.According to reports, a white Ford Fiesta attempted a left turn onto Cordova Avenue and collided with a black Dodge Ram, causing the pickup truck to overturn onto the Fiesta. Additionally, a third parked vehicle suffered damage in the aftermath, although there were no occupants inside at the time of the incident.Responding emergency teams transported the driver of the Fiesta to a local hospital for medical attention.At present, it remains uncertain whether there were any further injuries sustained in the collision.Authorities have indicated that speed played a role in the accident, and they have initiated an active investigation into the rollover crash along Menaul Boulevard. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.It’s a stark reminder that even a minor driving error can...

Cover Story: The Meteoric Metamorphosis of La Monarca Panaderia

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:35:27 GMT

When Alfredo Livas and Ricardo Cervantes were little boys growing up in Monterrey, Mexico, they never ran into each other after school when they indulged in hot chocolate and pastries in the region’s many panaderias. It wasn’t until 20 years later that they met in California and memories of that afternoon ritual would metamorphosize into La Monarca Bakery, a chain of 12 bakeries celebrating their Mexican heritage.The pair met while studying at Stanford Business School and spent nights reminiscing about the bakeries in Monterrey. The 20-somethings noticed that the Hispanic market was a woefully underserved sleeping giant. “If you went to a Mexican neighborhood 20 years ago in L.A. or the Bay Area, there were no Starbucks or In & Out,” Livas tells L.A. Weekly, up to his elbows in conchas, cakes and orejitas in his Highland Park store. “We started comparing that to how things were in Mexico and wanted to recreate that community. We knew we wanted to do a brand that resonated with t...

Letters: Stadium financials | S.J. homelessness | Fund education | Wildfires’ reality | Quality music | Pain of inflation

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:35:27 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Levi’s Stadium financialseven out for Santa ClaraRe: “Levi’s Stadium profits in limbo” (Page B1, Sept. 26).I am shocked by the fact that Santa Clara received zero profit from Levi’s Stadium’s nonsporting events this past year. As someone who attended the biggest nonsporting event this summer at the stadium, I would have thought the city would get some profit.The city of Santa Clara and the 49ers have always had disagreements but I assumed it was just logistical issues. However, I suppose other factors still directly benefited the city with the nonsporting events. For example, Taylor Swift’s two-night gig at the stadium gave Santa Clara the biggest economic boost since before the pandemic. With hotel sales and transportation, all that money went to the city, not the stadium. In the end, it realistically evens out financially.Brianna HuffmasterSan JoseSan Jose must do moreto s...