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Father faces prison for pot-shop heist

Griffith pleads guilty to robbery

July 30, 2015

Regional News

Holmes’ father says he worried when son stopped calling

Robert Holmes said the call they did receive was from their son’s psychiatrist, about a month before the shooting. She…

July 28, 2015

Nation & World

Mental-health experts respond carefully to mass killings

Each time mental illness is cited as a possible factor in a high-profile mass killing, there’s a collective sigh among…

July 27, 2015

Regional News

Theater shooter’s sister recalls a kind older brother

Holmes: I still love him

July 27, 2015

Local News

Shooting suspect is out on bail

Attempted second-degree murder charges a chance

July 27, 2015

Local News

When relationships go bad: Legal intervention

Temporary restraining orders offer space and protection

July 26, 2015

Local News

6 years for teen who robbed pot shop

In a deal worked out with prosecutors, Logan Griffith, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault on a peace officer and…

July 23, 2015

Regional News

James Holmes deserves to die, prosecutors say

Holmes The same jurors who convicted Holmes of murder and attempted murder last week – swiftly dismissing his claim that…

July 22, 2015

Regional News

Defense tries to humanize Aurora theater shooter

Teacher among those to testify on behalf of killer

July 20, 2015

Regional News

Mental state can still save Aurora shooter from death

guilty of all 24 first-degree murder charges

July 16, 2015

Regional News

Jury adjourns for the day in theater-shooting trial

Holmes Jurors will return Thursday as they consider whether Holmes was legally insane when he killed 12 people and injured…

July 15, 2015

Business

Lawsuits are friends of pot opponents

legal approach uses racketeering laws to fight industry

July 14, 2015

Regional News

Verdict time: Was Holmes sane?

arguments begin this week

July 12, 2015

Local News

Finger-biting trial ends in jury deadlock

Defense says Durango police entered man’s home unlawfully

July 10, 2015

Regional News

James Holmes won’t testify

Holmes Holmes told Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr. he had discussed the decision with his attorneys, responding to the judge’s…

July 9, 2015

Local News

Finger-biter’s fate deliberated

Defense lawyer argues Durango police used unlawful force to subdue defendant

July 9, 2015

Regional News

A 2nd says Holmes was legally insane

witness: Thoughts of killing ‘uncontrollable storm’ in shooter’s mind

July 8, 2015

Regional News

Holmes’ parents regulars in court

Fraying family cuts to heart of gunman’s defense

July 6, 2015

Local News

Finger-biting trial begins

Lawyer: Defendant warded off unlawful force

July 6, 2015

Local News

Judge considers rejecting youthful robber’s plea

Griffith might not escape a prison

July 2, 2015

Local News

Dylan Redwine’s mother files wrongful-death lawsuit

Fighting back the tears, Elaine Redwine speaks about her son, Dylan Redwine, in December 2012.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file photo Hatfield…

July 1, 2015

Regional News

Lawyers’ views differ on Holmes’ behavior

‘I took the blood that wasn’t mine to take’

June 29, 2015

Local News

Stabbing suspect’s bail set at $25,000

Prosecutors had asked for $100,000 bond

June 25, 2015

Local News

Ignacio man gets 12 years for bank robbery

Neihart held up Wells Fargo branch in Farmington

June 22, 2015