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Medical marijuana report proves Colorado MMJ being illegally diverted, advocate says
August 02, 2012 in The Latest Word
For years, medical marijuana opponents have argued that MMJ is being diverted for illicit recreational purposes, with industry advocates countering that there's no proof of such claims. There is now, says...
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Offensive theater review for closed Aurora Century 16 still on Movietimes.com
August 02, 2012 in The Latest Word
Screen caps below.After the Aurora theater shooting, the Century 16, where a twelve people died and dozens more were hurt during a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises, closed,...
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Aurora theater shooting: Priest wonders if James Holmes was possessed by a demon
August 02, 2012 in The Latest Word
Longnecker.There have been plenty of theories about James Holmes's actions in the Aurora theater shooting, including some that appear semi-plausible (e.g., reactions to antidepressants) and others that seem unmoored from...
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Lynne Fenton, Killer's Doctor, Ripped in the Press -- for Improperly Prescribing Claritin?
August 02, 2012 in True Crime Report
Breakfast reading from the Village Voice Empire: The headlines said the psychiatrist for the Colorado movie theater killer had been admonished for improperly dispensing drugs. But the real story has...
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Lynne Fenton, James Holmes doctor, reportedly alerted threat team weeks before theater attack
August 02, 2012 in The Latest Word
Lynne Fenton.Yesterday, we noted that Dr. Lynne Fenton, the psychiatrist ID'd as treating accused Aurora theater shooter James Holmes, was the target of stories about previous disciplinary action more minor...
Michel Martin Tries to Cover For Son Who Ran Over and Killed Two Women
August 02, 2012 in True Crime Report
David Sirota doesn't plan to counter Michael Brown's pro-Romney talk by hyping Obama
August 01, 2012 in The Latest Word
Kenneth Elmgreen bloody, lacerated...and arrested for murder of elderly dad (28)
August 01, 2012 in The Latest Word
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Aurora theater shooting: Reference to James Holmes being psychiatric patient censored
August 01, 2012 in The Latest Word
James Holmes.On Friday, we shared with you recently filed court documents in the Aurora theater shooting. Among their revelations: Accused killer James Holmes was under psychiatric care prior to the...
Reader: Our gun laws make us collectively responsible for James Holmes's acts
August 01, 2012 in The Latest Word
Photos: The twelve Aurora theater shooting victims (16-27)
August 01, 2012 in The Latest Word
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Lynne Fenton, James Holmes's doctor: Her ex-husband on minor discipline made to look major
August 01, 2012 in The Latest Word
Lynne Fenton.Update: Shortly after publishing the following item about Dr. Lynne Fenton, a CU psychiatrist who treated accused Aurora theater shooter James Holmes, we heard from Steffan Andrews, Fenton's ex-husband,...
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Missy Franklin as impressive falling short of medal as winning one
August 01, 2012 in The Latest Word
Big photos below.Centennial's Missy Franklin is among the breakout stars of the London Olympics -- and not just because of her edge-of-seventeen excitement over Justin Bieber's tweet after she won...
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Photos: Twenty most memorable mug shots of July 2012
August 01, 2012 in The Latest Word
Big photos below.There's one mug shot that will forever be associated with Colorado crime in 2012 -- and yes, you'll find it below. But before and after the dreadful events...
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Dennis O'Dell, Alleged Meth Fan, Kills Uncle With Hammer After Bad Dream
August 01, 2012 in True Crime Report
Breakfast reading from the Village Voice Empire: O'Dell and his uncle planned to share some meth purchased by one of the latter's pals. But when the man showed up with...
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Carli Richards, wounded in Aurora theater shooting, calls for James Holmes death penalty
August 01, 2012 in The Latest Word
Carli Richards.On Monday, accused Aurora theater shooter James Holmes was charged with 142 counts, including attempted murder allegations involving 116 people. Among them is Carli Richards, who was wounded in...
Suzanne Warmington, Daycare Teacher, Arrested for Pulling Knife on Six Year Old
August 01, 2012 in True Crime Report
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Aurora theater shooting: Batman composer Hans Zimmer's musical tribute
July 31, 2012 in The Latest Word
Hans Zimmer.As the Aurora theater shooting was taking place, the sound system at screening room nine at the Century 16 was playing the music of Hans Zimmer, who composed the...
Ed McCaffrey in, Brian Griese out for KOA's Broncos broadcasts
July 31, 2012 in The Latest Word
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John Hickenlooper and wife Helen Thorpe announce their separation
July 31, 2012 in The Latest Word
Thorpe & Hick.Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and his wife, journalist and author Helen Thorpe, have just issued a joint statement revealing that they are separating. The announcement notes that their parting...
Reader accuses Denver cops of breaking "Stop Police Oppression" banner at march
July 31, 2012 in The Latest Word
Wayne Lufkin, missing Springs man and attempted murderer, busted in Denver
July 31, 2012 in The Latest Word
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Yousef Gharbi, Aurora victim with bullet in head, talking, smiling ahead of skull surgery
July 31, 2012 in The Latest Word
Yousef Gharbi.Update: As we reported last week, Yousef Gharbi, sixteen, was among the most seriously wounded victims of the Aurora theater shooting, having been struck by a bullet that may...
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Missy Franklin wins Olympic gold -- and tweet from Justin Bieber
July 31, 2012 in The Latest Word
Missy Franklin.Local teen-queen-of-the-pool Missy Franklin has won her first gold medal, in the 100 meter backstroke -- and pretty much no one thinks it'll be her last. Now the question: Which...
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Aurora theater shooting: Victim Rebecca Wingo's mom mulling lawsuit?
July 31, 2012 in The Latest Word
Shirley Wygal.Last week, we told you about the first lawsuit filed after the Aurora theater shooting, by a Beverly Hills lawyer representing an uninjured young man who didn't wind up...