Dossier
Armando Saldate III
Coverage of Armando Saldate III in the Nexus archive.
Colorado Bureau of Investigationorganization2Senate Bill 25-003topic1Montezuma County Sheriffs Officeorganization1Brian Lee Cotterperson1Christopher Aaron Cotterperson1Davis Mortuaryorganization110th Judicial District Attorney’s Officeorganization1Office of Funeral and Mortuary Science Servicesorganization1abuse of a corpsetopic1
- Colorado sees record spike in firearm background checks ahead of new gun law
Colorado's firearm background checks hit a record 59,452 in July, a 195% increase from July 2025, as residents rushed to purchase guns before Senate Bill 25-003 took effect on August 1. The law mandates new requirements for semiautomatic firearms, but Montezuma County Sheriffs Office declined to participate due to funding and staffing issues.
- Brothers are accused of mishandling remains at Colorado funeral home
Brian Lee Cotter and Christopher Aaron Cotter, owners of Davis Mortuary in Colorado, are charged with mishandling the remains of at least 24 deceased individuals. Authorities found decomposing bodies and cremains hidden at the mortuary, leading to 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, forgery, and theft charges against the brothers.