Crime

Is Colorado less safe than it used to be? The answer is not as simple as the question seems. It depends on where you live, who you ask and against which decade you’re comparing today’s crime. Colorado, like many other states, has experienced shocking spikes in violence during the pandemic. The state’s homicide rate in 2020 surged to a 25-year high after 293 people were killed, leaving more than five people dead every week, on average. Motor vehicle thefts and aggravated assaults, like shootings and stabbings, skyrocketed statewide as well. Concerns about crime and public safety featured prominently in speeches by Colorado’s top political leadership on the opening day of the 2022 legislative session and will be a major topic in the year’s lawmaking and elections, including the governor’s race. Some observers have referred to recent trends as a crime wave or “tsunami.” The public, too, is worried about crime. Nearly half of Coloradans surveyed by the Colorado Health … [Read more...] about How bad is crime in Colorado? We examined 35 years of data to put today’s trends in context.

THIS is the chilling moment a monster stepmum tried pinning the murder of her lover's baby girl on a toddler after she stomped her to death. Savannah Brockhill , 28, caused Star Hobson "catastrophic" injuries after inflicting months of brutal abuse. Star died in hospital from blood loss after her inferior vena cava - the largest vein in the body - was torn. Medics said her injuries were usually only seen in car crash victims and had been caused by either "punches, kicks or stamps". It comes as ... Star Hobson's mum and her lover were convicted over the youngster's death A heartbreaking image shows bruises on the youngster's face Her family warned the authorities she would be 'another Baby P' Haunting videos show Star's final months before she was murdered The tragic tot had also suffered a severe skull fracture and several other fractures to her tibia and ribs leading up to the fatal attack in Keighley, West Yorks. Star's mum Smith wept today as … [Read more...] about Chilling 999 audio of shameless mum & lover blaming two-year-old boy for Star Hobson’s murder after tot stomped to death

Vile serial killer Joanna Dennehy wrote letters to her former jailbird girlfriend that she has "a fully committed psychopath." Dennehy, who killed three men in a shocking murder spree across Cambridgeshire in 2013, started a relationship with fellow con Hayley Palmer inside jail, and the pair even planned to get married. Palmer, 39, revealed how Dennehy, who is serving a whole life tariff for killing the three men, has no remorse for her crimes. She told the Sun on Sunday: “She laughed at the situation and had no regrets at all.” Palmer also gave a chilling confession of their twisted love in a letter sent when the pair were both at HMP Bronzefield, in Surrey. Dennehy is one of only three women to be handed a full-life tariff in British history alongside Rose West and Moors murderer Myra Hindley. In March 2013 the Peterborough mum-of-two lured a Polish man, Lukasz Slaboszewski, 31, to a property by promising him sex, and then stabbed him through the … [Read more...] about Evil serial killer Joanna Dennehy told lover she’s got a ‘fully committed psychopath’

One of the UK's most wanted fugitives has been arrested in Spain less than 24 hours after being named in a police appeal. Joshua Hendry, 30, from Liverpool, who is said to be known as 'The Big Guy', was spotted by an off-duty police officer in Marbella. The Spanish National Police's fugitives unit arrested him in the town of San Pedro de Alcantára on Thursday, the Liverpool Echo reports. It comes less than a day after the National Crime Agency (NCA) - Britain's equivalent of the FBI - named Hendry on a list of 12 fugitives on the run in Spain. Hendry, who was wanted by Humberside Police , allegedly trafficked heroin and cocaine from Liverpool to Grimsby for onward distribution. Spanish police said Hendry was arrested after a man with his physical characteristics was seen walking a dog. Spanish police shared footage of Hendry being escorted through an underground car park by a single police officer ( Image: SOLARPIX.COM) Footage has been released of him … [Read more...] about One of UK’s most wanted men ‘The Big Guy’ arrested in Spain 24 hours after public appeal

Having welcomed their second child just four months earlier, it should have been a happy time for Christina Ann Thompson and her husband Jason Harris. But in September 2014, Christina confided in a friend that her 11-year marriage was in trouble. The 36-year-old loved domestic life and was creative, enjoying scrapbooking, crafting and family game nights. But Harris, who worked in a plastics factory, spent as much time away from his wife and children as he could. Behind closed doors at their home in Davison, Michigan, tensions had been rising. On 29 September, Harris called a neighbour at around 10am and asked them if they could check on Christina, as she wasn’t taking his calls or replying to his messages. It was an unusual request. Harris told them Christina hadn’t been feeling very well the night before, so he’d taken the children to work with him and left her in bed that morning. The neighbour went round and noticed the door was unlocked. … [Read more...] about Murderous husband who poisoned wife’s cereal was finally caught out by breast milk

A "merciless" violent murderer has been jailed for life for the brutal killing of a mum-of-four. Matthew Farmer was sentenced in his absence while he was understood to be in intensive care after taking an overdose. The 42-year-old killed former partner Stacey Clay in the back garden of her home in Bestwood, Nottinghamshire. Today Judge Gregory Dickson QC, the Recorder of Nottingham, sentenced in Farmer's absence, giving him a life term with a minimum to serve of 29 years before he can even apply for parole, Nottinghamshire Live reports . Farmer stabbed Miss Clay, a mother-of-four, 21 times and tried to strangle after weeks of harassment. She died of her injuries two weeks later on June 2. Mum-of-four Stacey Clay was stabbed 21 times in her back garden ( Image: Nottingham Post/BPM Media) The judge addressed Farmer as if he was in court, saying Miss Clay was just 39 years old and most of her life should still be ahead of her and "in particular the joy of her … [Read more...] about Man who stabbed partner 21 times and told police: ‘I hope she is dead’ found guilty

A man accused of snatching four-year-old Cleo Smith in Australia has pleaded guilty to abducting her in a shock twist. Terence Darrell Kelly , 36, had earlier appeared before a magistrate in Carnarvon, Western Australia, charged with forcibly taking a child under 16 in a case which sparked international interest. He was charged with snatching Cleo in the early hours of October 16 from the Blowholes campsite, 75km north of Carnarvon, where she was on holiday with her family. She was later found alive and well by officers who raided Kelly’s home. Kelly, via video link from the high-security prison Casuarina Prison in Perth, admitted his guilt as he appeared before Carnarvon Magistrates Court. Terence Darrell Kelly According to reports the case will now be transferred to the West Australian District Court in Perth, where he is likely to be sentenced at a later date. His shock guilty plea means he will avoid a lengthy trial for which detectives have been preparing for … [Read more...] about Terence Kelly pleads guilty to abducting little Cleo Smith from family’s tent

Boris Johnson's Conservative support discussed by Raab Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Dominic Raab did not take too kindly to David Davis’ claims that the Conservative Party would be embroiled in another “year of agony” if Boris Johnson stays on as Prime Minister. The Deputy Prime Minister dismissed the Tory MP's comments, stressing that Mr Johnson still has a strong support system within the party. And last Wednesday was a clear attestation that his popularity remains unscathed despite the party allegations. Related articles Corpse taken to post office to claim dead man's pension Britain to be swept with up to 4 inches of … [Read more...] about Tory support for Johnson is ‘galvanising’: Raab hits back at David Davis’ claims

Trigger Point: Vicky McClure stars in trailer for ITV drama Don't miss the best Christmas TV specials and biggest new releases for 2022 SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Highly-anticipated crime thriller Trigger Point will be airing on ITV this evening (Sunday, January 23) at 9pm. The six-part series comes from the makers of Line of Duty and has been written by Daniel Brierley. Audiences may spot some familiar faces in the new programme - Express.co.uk has the lowdown on the cast. Related articles Trigger Point's Jed Mercurio opens up on reuniting with Vicky McClure Line of Duty’s Vicky McClure opens up about show return Who is in the cast of Trigger Point episode 1? Lana Washington - Vicky … [Read more...] about Trigger Point episode 1 cast: Who is in the cast?

Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Manchester. Officers were called to Thirlmere Avenue, in Stretford, shortly before 7pm last night to reports of a boy, who has been named locally as Kennie Carter, found to have suffered stab injuries. Paramedics and police attended the scene where the boy was treated before being taken to hospital where Kennie later died, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed. The suspects are all teenage boys, aged between 15 and 17, who are being held on suspicion of murder. Officers were called to Thirlmere Avenue, in Stretford, shortly before 7pm last night to reports of a boy, who has been named locally as Kennie Carter, (pictured) found to have suffered stab injuries Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Manchester Paramedics and police attended the scene where the boy was treated before … [Read more...] about Pictured: Boy, 16, who was stabbed to death in Manchester as police quiz four teenagers on suspicion of murder