Push to Change Colorado Competency Laws Gains Momentum After Monument Killing

'This is our normal': Families call on the Colorado legislature to change court competency laws

DENVER (KDVR) — Joel Lang was in court, accused of hitting, dragging and eventually killing Kirsty Kerst at a Monument McDonald's drive-through in 2024. Lang, who turned himself in after police sent out a bulletin with his vehicle in the image, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. His charges were dropped after he was found incompetent to stand trial earlier this month. 5 years after deadly Brighton machete attack, suspect st…

Push to change Colorado competency laws gains momentum after Monument killing

DENVER, Colo. — Victims’ families, lawmakers, and community leaders gathered outside the Colorado Supreme Court Tuesday, launching a petition that calls