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Police Investigating After Finding Woman Dead Inside Abandoned Vehicle

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Officers found the woman with an apparent gunshot wound after receiving a report about an abandoned vehicle, Brighton Police said.See the Story

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Murder of pregnant Colorado woman blamed on man already jailed for prior day's crime spree

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By Logan Smith Click here for updates on this story BRIGHTON, Denver (KCNC) — Detectives from the Brighton Police Department believe a pregnant woman found dead inside a car on Friday in the Denver metro area was killed by man arrested the day before following a police pursuit. The department filed additional charges Saturday against James “Jaime” Benavidez, 50, as he sat in the Adams County Jail. Those new charges included first-degree murd…See the Story

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Murder of pregnant Colorado woman blamed on man already jailed for prior day's crime spree

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Brighton police arrest 50-year-old man after discovery of woman's body

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Brighton police arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found Friday in an abandoned vehicle.Brighton, Colorado · Brighton See the Story

Brighton Hosts Art in the Park Festival on Sept. 6

More than 70 visual artists take the spotlight at Brighton’s Art in the Park on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Carmichael Park. The festival features an artist market, music and kids art activities. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 40 artists will show, sell and demonstrate their work in painting, photography, pottery, graphic arts, metal yard sculptures, jewelry, fused glass and more. Entertainment will be provided throughout the event with demonstrati…Brighton, Colorado · Brighton Read Article

Police Investigating After Finding Woman Dead Inside Abandoned Vehicle

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Officers found the woman with an apparent gunshot wound after receiving a report about an abandoned vehicle, Brighton Police said.Brighton, Colorado · Brighton See the Story

Authorities in Brighton Are Investigating a 'Suspicious Incident' Involving a Student.

Police increase patrols and ask parents to strengthen safety measures with their children.Brighton, Colorado · Brighton Read Article

Teen sentenced to life in prison for murder of 10-year-old girl

BRIGHTON, Colo. – A teenager who pleaded guilty to killing a 10-year-old girl was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years, according to KDVR. Aidan Zellmer, 17, was charged as an adult in the death of Kiaya Campbell on June 7, 2017, after they left her father’s home to go to a shopping center. As part of a plea deal, Zellmer pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder after deliberation on Feb. 1. The pos…Brighton, Colorado · Brighton Read Article

18-year-old arrested following Brighton crash that seriously injured other driver

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Brighton investigators believe an 18-year-old was driving under the influence when he was involved in a crash that seriously injured another driver Sunday.Brighton, Colorado · Brighton Read Article

Colorado animal shelter sees increase in animals, donations following animal rescue

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By Gabriela Vidal Click here for updates on this story BRIGHTON, Colorado (KCNC) — It’s inside the Riverdale Animal Shelter in Brighton, Colorado, where more furry faces have been popping up as of late. “To take on something like this is definitely unique,” said Tabitha Gormley, Community Engagement Manager with the Riverdale Animal Shelter. “We took in over 100 animals from this case, and that is on top of our already busiest season or summ…Brighton, Colorado · Brighton See the Story

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Police Investigating After Finding Woman Dead Inside Abandoned Vehicle

Murder of pregnant Colorado woman blamed on man already jailed for prior day's crime spree

Brighton police arrest 50-year-old man after discovery of woman's body

Brighton man arrested on suspicion of murder in pregnant woman’s shooting

Man Arrested in Connection with Brighton Homicide

Murder of pregnant Colorado woman blamed on man already jailed for prior day's crime spree

Brighton police arrest 50-year-old man after discovery of woman's body

Brighton Hosts Art in the Park Festival on Sept. 6

Police Investigating After Finding Woman Dead Inside Abandoned Vehicle

Authorities in Brighton Are Investigating a 'Suspicious Incident' Involving a Student.

Teen sentenced to life in prison for murder of 10-year-old girl

18-year-old arrested following Brighton crash that seriously injured other driver

Colorado animal shelter sees increase in animals, donations following animal rescue

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Brighton man arrested on suspicion of murder in pregnant woman’s shooting

Man Arrested in Connection with Brighton Homicide

Murder of pregnant Colorado woman blamed on man already jailed for prior day's crime spree

Brighton police arrest 50-year-old man after discovery of woman's body

Brighton Hosts Art in the Park Festival on Sept. 6

Police Investigating After Finding Woman Dead Inside Abandoned Vehicle

Authorities in Brighton Are Investigating a 'Suspicious Incident' Involving a Student.

Teen sentenced to life in prison for murder of 10-year-old girl

18-year-old arrested following Brighton crash that seriously injured other driver

Colorado animal shelter sees increase in animals, donations following animal rescue