2014 REVIEW OF CASES

January 2015

By the Numbers

In 2013: cases reviewed

Adams County: Arapahoe County: Denver County: Jefferson County:

women killed by men man killed by woman men committed suicide

January 2014

2013 Review: 8 cases reviewed

Adams County: 1 Arapahoe County: 1 Denver County: 3 Jefferson County: 3

7 women killed by men

1 man killed by woman

4 men committed suicide

Summary: 4/8 cases were murder- suicide 1/4 of those cases the

defendant committed suicide 6 months after the murder

1/4 cases were murder-attempted suicide

3/8 had a 2 year age difference 2/8 victim was older than

defendant (including one female defendant, male victim)

3/8 victim was younger than defendant (range: 7-21 years)

Gunshot50%

Stabbed25%

Strangu-lation25%

Firearm: both M/S

75%

Firearm/Strangula-

tion25%

2013 DV Murder Suicides

2013 DV Murders

February 2014

March 25th, 2013 Victim: Barbara Reathman, 70 Defendant: David “Wayne”

Reathman, 65 Length of relationship: met in

CA in 1974, married in 1976 Location: Golden COD: Strangulation Murder/attempt suicide(?) Charged with:

First Degree Murder (F1) Violent crime: caused serious

bodily injury (SE) Violent crime: use weapon (SE)

Plead to: 2nd degree murder sentenced 48 years in DOC.

Summary:

Barbara and Wayne had been married for 37 years at DOI. Barbara had 2 previous marriages, 4 children. Wayne had 1 previous marriage, 1 daughter. Wayne worked in corrections and inmate services. At DOI, they were living on a fixed income of $3000/mo. They were in debt and had filed bankruptcy in CA and CO. They gambled frequently, often with one of Barbara’s daughters, Lori. The night before the incident, they had lost $1000 at the casino. After Barbara fell asleep, Wayne (stated that) he began thinking about murder suicide. After over an hour of deliberation, he strangled her from behind, laid with her for an hour, then placed her in a closet and duct taped her hands and feet. He then called Barbara’s daughter, Julie, to come over and asked Julie to assist him in suicide because he has cancer. He later heads out and hikes up lookout mountain, where he sleeps for 3 nights, hoping to freeze. Julie comes back to the house around 2pm on 3/25 and gets no answer at locked door, calls police. They find Barbara deceased in the closet. Wayne shows up at Golden PD the evening of 3/28 and confesses, claiming that they had discussed murder/suicide due to the debt they were in and that it was Barbara’s idea.

March 2014

July 2/3, 2013 Victim: Amber Moore, 28 Defendant: Dominic Moore, 32 Length of relationship: 4.5yrs Location: Denver/Franktown Weapon: firearm Murder/Suicide Cause of Death

Amber was beaten to death, also shot once. Multiple blunt force traumas.

Dominic died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

The children heard everything and witnessed some. Jordan and Deionna both suffer from

night terrors, nightmares, bedwetting

Summary:

Amber and Dominic met at Pueblo Community College, where Amber worked. Dated 4 months, then married. Amber had a 5yr old son from previous marriage. Dominic had 3 kids ?. A few months after the marriage, Amber got pregnant. Her mother reported Amber sent a friend pictures of her 7 mo. pregnant and beaten up. Dominic had a long criminal history dating back to 1996, including multiple DV arrests. He had completed 52 weeks of DV intervention. After Deionna was born, the family moved to Denver where Dominic stayed home with the kids while Amber worked. He isolated her from friends and family. CPS was called on multiple occasions and Amber’s family was trying to reunite her son with his father to get him out of the house. On July 2nd, officers were dispatched to their home and found Amber beaten to death. There were 9 guns, a machete and other weapons in the home. The children and Dominic were gone; an amber alert was issued. Someone spotted the car Dominic was driving on 7/3 and police engaged in a low-speed pursuit. Dominic drove off the road, into a field in Franktown and shot himself. The children were found safe with Dominic’s family.

April 2014

Follow up on Moore & Reathman cases: Focus on older adult

murders/murder suicides. National info shows: In 1990 the U.S. had a suicide rate of

24.9/100,000 among men aged 75 to 84 In 1998, the rate had risen to 42/100,000. Older adults comprise approximately 10%

of the U.S. population they account for 20% of completed suicides

Bourget’s risk factors Terminal illness in a spouse, the usual

victim Depression in the other spouse, the usual

perpetrator Untreated or undertreated pain,

anticipatory anxiety regarding the progression of medical illness, fear of dependence and fear of burdening the family are major contributing factors in the suicidality of elderly with medical illness

2013 5 cases 3 in Jefferson County 1 in Longmont 1 in Montrose 5 murdered, 2 suicided

2012 2 cases 1 in Colorado Springs 1 in Carbondale/Aspen 2 murdered, 2 suicided

May 2014

June 21, 2011 Victim: Teresa De Jesus Posada,

46 Defendant: Eric Eugene Lyerly,

52 Length of relationship: knew

each other 4yrs, dated 9mos Location: Westminster Weapon: metal pipe Murder Charged with:

First degree murder after deliberation (F1)

Eric entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity; found competent

Plead to: Second degree murder (F2) Violent Crime (SE) Sentenced to 20-40yrs in DOC

Summary:

Teresa and Eric lived together in Teresa’s apt at DOI. Both used “dope” and Teresa used crack. She had 3 children from previous relationships, none living in the home. Eric had a stepson (Ray) from a previous marriage who was living with his mother (Carole). He also had extensive criminal history, including assault against a former girlfriend. On probation at DOI. On 6/19, the two were at Ray & Carole’s home for father’s day. Ray reported that he told them to leave because Eric was in a bad mood and intoxicated. They went home and Eric threatened to kill Teresa. She told him she was tired of him and wanted him to leave her apartment. On 6/21, the two were at Carole’s home and Eric was making threats to both. Later that day he told Ray and a friend he killed Teresa. Teresa’s ex had received a call from her, heard a man threatening to kill her, requested a welfare check. Police enter the apt to find Eric inside and ask him to step out. They find Teresa deceased, covered with a blanket. Eric states to police that he wanted her to shut up so he hit her with a metal pipe, later found in her car. He claims he was up using meth, coke and drinking for 5-6 days. Believes he killed her 2 days prior and blames the drugs for messing up his head.

June 2014

August 10, 2012 Victim: Natasha Carrillo, 20 Defendant: Robert Trujillo, 30 Length of relationship: 5yrs Location: Denver Weapon: firearm (9mm) Murder Charged with:

First degree murder after deliberation (F1)

2 counts weapon-possession/previous offender-any prior felony (F6)

Plead to: Second degree murder (F2) Sentenced to 30yrs in DOC + 5 years

parole, $6500 restitution 489 days of pre-sentence

confinement

Summary:

Natasha and Robert we not married but lived together and had been involved for 5yrs at DOI. They had a 2yr old son, Robert Jr., living in the home. Robert also claimed to have a girlfriend of 3yrs, Vanessa, who was 9mos pregnant with his child. He had a daughter from a previous relationship as well. Robert had extensive criminal record, including DV against Natasha. In 2009 he assaulted Natasha on the street when she was 4mos pregnant and broke her nose. At DOI there was a mandatory protection order in place and multiple warrants related to Robert’s previous offenses. On the afternoon of 8/10, Robert called 911, claiming that an unknown black male had come over to buy weed and shot and killed Natasha. Officers found Natasha unresponsive in the couch with a bullet wound to left chest. She was pronounced dead at the hospital. A black male was apprehended, but witnesses confirmed he was not involved. A neighbor reported seeing Robert flee the home after hearing a gunshot. A warrant was issued on 8/11 and he was arrested on 8/12. He claimed the gun went off while he was cleaning it and he left the scene due to warrants. The murder weapon was found at an acquaintance's home.

July 2014

April 3, 2012 Victim: Toby Morine, 7 Defendant: Damion Morine,

40 Length of relationship: 5yrs Location: Denver Weapon: firearm (12 gauge) Murder/suicide

Toby Morine’s cause of death was from a shotgun wound to the chest

Manner of death was homicide Damion Morine’s cause of death

was from a shotgun wound to the chest

Manner of death was suicide

Summary:

Damion had been married to Valerie, but they had separated 3yrs prior and had been divorced for 2yrs at DOI. The two had 3 children togeteher, 2 girls, 1 boy; Toby was the youngest. At DOI, Damion was living 3 doors down from Valerie, where he had moved that previous Nov. He worked for Henderson mine. Valerie and Damion had lunch on the DOI and Damion was supposed to pick Toby up from school. While at work, Valerie got a call from Damion. He told her he loved her and it was time for him and Toby to go. He was upset and said he was in her garage. Valerie requested a welfare check. Upon arrival, an officer found Damion and Toby in car in the garage, suffering from single gunshot wounds to the chest. Paramedics pronounced both dead at the scene. A 12 gauge shotgun and ammo were in the car. Valerie believed that Damion did this to harm her because he was depressed they weren’t getting back together.

August 2014

Sept. 7, 2000/Jan. 31, 2014 Victim: Tatiana “Tanka” Klamo,

33 Defendant (s): Daniel Klamo, 45

Robert Klamo, 16 Length of relationship: married

for 9yrs (prior to 2000 suicide) Location: Highlands Ranch Weapon: firearm Suicide, Murder/suicide Key players:

Daniel Klamo (father/husband) Tatiana Klamo (mother/wife) Julia Klamo (oldest daughter) Michael Klamo (oldest son) Sonia Klamo (youngest daughter) Robert Klamo (youngest son) Lucia (Daniel’s niece)

Summary:

Daniel and Tatiana met in former Czechoslovakia and Daniel invited her to visit him in the US, where he had lived as a refugee since 1982. She was poor and (allegedly) had a promiscuous past, so he wanted to take care of her. She visited him and they were married in 1991. On July 27th, 2000, police responded to a possible 3rd degree assault at their Highlands Ranch home. Tatiana told a neighbor she wanted to leave Daniel and return home. She also stated being jealous of the attention he was giving Lucia, who was staying with them. She suspected there may have been a sexual relationship and they had been arguing about this. Daniel grabbed a handgun and put it in his front pocket. He also hit Tatiana, but no one saw it. No arrest was made, but Tatiana and the kids were taken to Women’s Crisis Center?. Tatiana filed for divorce on 8/4 and a protection order was issued with consideration of parenting time 8/17. Daniel was arrested for violating PO on 8/16 as a result of emails he sent through a 3rd party. On 9/7, Daniel called 991 requesting a coroner and stating he was going to kill himself. A deputy arrived and found him in the backyard with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at 20:22. Multiple suicide notes and letters to Gov. Bill Owens were recovered.

On 1/31/14 at 7:55pm, a 911 call from a teenage female (Julia) stated that her brother had a gun and had killed her mother. She had fallen off the roof trying to get away and her brother was still inside. Another daughter, Sonia, was in the house at the time and was trying to escape out the bathroom window when police arrived. When a SWAT team finally entered the home at 11:23pm, they found Robert and Tatiana deceased from gunshot wounds. Interviews with Julia and Sonia discovered that Robert suffered from schizophrenia (as had Daniel) and was bullied at school. He had been arguing with his mother because she refused to take him to Home Depot to get parts for a DIY shotgun. Robert had been court ordered to a mental health screening on 11/1/12 and was hospitalized for 3mos in Children’s MH ward. On 3/15/13, Robert was a person of interest in a threatening not found at his school. He was known to be delusional, paranoid, and infatuated with weapons and prepping for disasters. He had told his mother he would kill anyone who tried to touch him. She believed that LE intervention would put him over the edge.

Klamo con’t Summary: Daniel and Tatiana met in former Czechoslovakia and Daniel invited her to visit him in the US, where he had lived as a refugee since 1982. She was poor and (allegedly) had a promiscuous past, so he wanted to take care of her. She visited him and they were married in 1991. On July 27th, 2000, police responded to a possible 3rd degree assault at their Highlands Ranch home. Tatiana told a neighbor she wanted to leave Daniel and return home. She also stated being jealous of the attention he was giving Lucia, who was staying with them. She suspected there may have been a sexual relationship and they had been arguing about this. Daniel grabbed a handgun and put it in his front pocket. He also hit Tatiana, but no one saw it. No arrest was made, but Tatiana and the kids were taken to Women’s Crisis Center?. Tatiana filed for divorce on 8/4 and a protection order was issued with consideration of parenting time 8/17. Daniel was arrested for violating PO on 8/16 as a result of emails he sent through a 3rd party. On 9/7, Daniel called 991 requesting a coroner and stating he was going to kill himself. A deputy arrived and found him in the backyard with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at 20:22. Multiple suicide notes and letters to Gov. Bill Owens were recovered.

On 1/31/14 at 7:55pm, a 911 call from a teenage female (Julia) stated that her brother had a gun and had killed her mother. She had fallen off the roof trying to get away and her brother was still inside. Another daughter, Sonia, was in the house at the time and was trying to escape out the bathroom window when police arrived. When a SWAT team finally entered the home at 11:23pm, they found Robert and Tatiana deceased from gunshot wounds. Interviews with Julia and Sonia discovered that Robert suffered from schizophrenia (as had Daniel) and was bullied at school. He had been arguing with his mother because she refused to take him to Home Depot to get parts for a DIY shotgun. Robert had been court ordered to a mental health screening on 11/1/12 and was hospitalized for 3mos in Children’s MH ward. On 3/15/13, Robert was a person of interest in a threatening not found at his school. He was known to be delusional, paranoid, and infatuated with weapons and prepping for disasters. He had told his mother he would kill anyone who tried to touch him. She believed that LE intervention would put him over the edge.

September 2014

December 9, 2006 Victim: Pamela Ham, 22

Jennifer Worley, 22 Defendant: Glen Worley, 25 Length of relationship: Dating

10yrs, married for 4yrs, childhood friends

Location: Lakewood Weapon: Knife Murder/attempted murder/suicide Charged with:

1st degree murder after deliberation Criminal attempt 1st degree murder

after deliberation 1st degree assault Violent crime Sentenced to life in prison without parole

Summary:

Glen and Jennifer Worley moved to Lakewood in June of 2006, along with their childhood friend, Pamela Ham. Jennifer soon became unhappy in the relationship and, in October 2006, decided a separation was needed. Upon telling Glen of her desire for a separation, he became angry and attempted to destroy Jennifer’s property. Neighbors heard her screaming for help on the morning of 10/22, and police were called. Glen was arrested, plead to harassment and was sentenced to 1yr probation and DV intervention. Jennifer went to stay with her parents (Duffords) and moved into a house with Pam, who had also been staying with the Duffords, in November. Jennifer had requested the mandatory PO be dropped, and stayed in contact with Glen over the next several weeks. Glen exhibited stalking behaviors (repeated calls/texts, showing up at Jennifer’s school) and had the locks changed on the apartment, so Jennifer had to go through him to get access. She told him she wanted a divorce at the end of November. On 12/9, Glen called Jennifer to tell her that she had mail to pick up and she said she would come by with Pam that evening. The two women arrived and engaged in causal conversation with Glen for about an hour. At that point, he brought up property division and the mood tensed. As the women prepared to leave, Glen attacked them both with a large hunting knife, pepper spraying and attacking Jennifer first, then attacking Pamela as she came out of the restroom. Jennifer was stabbed twice and suffered a broken rib and tooth, and a punctured lung. Pamela was stabbed twice and later died from her injuries in the hospital.

October 2014

October 24, 2011 Victim: Barbara Crosman, 62 Defendant: David Crosman, 59 Length of relationship: Married

25yr Location: Denver Weapon: Firearm(s) Suicide Notes:

Hording Firearms obsession Victim had told her sister she couldn’t

leave because defendant would shoot himself

Diagnosed as psychotic by the VA hospital in 2010, but had not received treatment

Frequently made threats with a gun during arguments

Summary:

Barbara and David Crossman lived in a gated community in Southeast Denver. On 10/24, Barbara called 911 requesting a welfare check on her husband. She explained that the two had been cleaning up the home for a fire inspection the night before, when they began to argue over some ammunition she found. David grabbed her by the arms and shook her, then held a large flashlight above her head and threatened to bash her head in with it. He then placed a .347 revolver in his back pocket, and began walking around. He told Barbara to go to bed and she obeyed. She decided to leave the next morning and David told her it was over and that he was going to shoot it out with the police and kill himself. He had been making comments like this over the past month. Barbara when went to her sister’s house, and her son later joined them. Officers contacted David by phone on-scene, but he refused to come out and said he was going to die. SWAT eventually entered the apartment, which was heavily barricaded, and found David dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The autopsy revealed that David had shit (REALLY?) himself with 2 guns simultaneously. Kleenex was found in the barrels of both guns.

November 2014

October 24, 2012 Victim: Rebecca Knox, 49 Defendant: Michael Burnette,

56 Length of relationship: 22yrs,

married for 9yrs Location: Denver Weapon: 5” steak knife Murder/attempted suicide(?) Charged with:

1st degree murder

Plead to: 2nd degree murder Sentenced to 48 years DOC, plus 5

years mandatory parole and $16,000+ in restitution

Summary:

Rebecca Knox and Michael Burnette moved to Denver from Tennessee in fall 2012. Rebecca had 4 daughters, 2 of which were also Michael’s. At the DOI, the two were living in their daughter, Amanda’s 1 BR apartment, along with Amanda’s husband and son. Rebecca and Michael slept in the living room. Rebecca had degenerative disc disease and could not stand or walk without a walker. Michael rarely worked and was known to have drug and alcohol problems and he also had an extensive criminal record. He suffered from emphysema and had Hepatitis B and C.

November 2014 con’t

Rebecca was expecting to receive a large settlement around the end of the year, although according to the prosecutor it likely wasn’t nearly as large as she believed. Actual amount is unknown. According to Amanda, Rebecca told Michael on 10/23 that was tired of supporting him, didn't want to be with him anymore, and wasn’t going to give him any money. He then threatened to kill her. Amanda offered to buy him a bus ticket to TN and asked them to stop fighting. On 10/24, Amanda went to the store with her son and returned to find her mother stabbed and bleeding on the living room floor. A neighbor helped her call 911 and Michael was arrested at a nearby bar shortly after police arrived on scene.

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