Colorado Bureau of Investigation

Colorado experienced significant declines in violent and property crime in 2025, with homicides dropping 16.8% and motor vehicle thefts falling 36.8%. Governor Jared Polis attributed the reductions to data-driven public safety initiatives. However, Denver saw a 35% rise in homicides in 2026 despite overall statewide declines.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has identified remains found in Cañon City as Shawn Michael Dixon Sr., who was last seen in September 2023. The agency is conducting an investigation into the case.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation identified human remains found near Skyline Drive in Cañon City as Shawn Michael Dixon Sr., who was last seen in September 2023. The remains were discovered by hikers on July 19, 2026.

Hikers discovered human remains near Skyline Drive in Caon City, which were identified as Shawn Michael Dixon Sr., a man last seen on Sept. 12, 2023. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Caon City Police Department are investigating the cause and manner of his death. Dixon was expected to meet his family at Triangle Park but never arrived.

The remains of Shawn Dixon, a man missing from Caon City since September 2023, were found near Skyline Drive by hikers on July 19. Law enforcement is investigating his death, with the cause pending autopsy results, and seeks public assistance through CrimeStoppers.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is seeking leads in the homicide of 78-year-old Charles William 'Bill' McClure, whose body was discovered in his Center, Colo., home on Dec. 23, 2025, by officers after a report from construction workers.

Anthony Kistle, a Pennsylvania man wanted in connection to a 2024 murder, was arrested in Douglas County, Colorado, during a traffic stop on I-25 on July 14. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation confirmed his arrest around 11 a.m. on Tuesday.

Denver Police stated an officer shot Wilson Guerra Bravo, 26, after he ignored warnings and returned to a residence with a 12-inch knife. Police Chief Ron Thomas said the officer responded appropriately to an imminent threat. Guerra Bravo was charged with attempted murder of a peace officer, and the incident remains under investigation.

A Colorado DNA analyst's guilty plea has reignited interest in JonBenét Ramsey's murder case, prompting her father to advocate for new DNA testing. Authorities state the case was not affected by the scandal, and the investigation remains active with ongoing reviews of evidence.

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.

Two brothers, Brian Lee Cotter and Christopher Aaron Cotter, are accused of mishandling remains at Davis Mortuary in Colorado. Inspectors found 24 decomposing bodies, with 19 identified so far, and the men face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, nine counts of forgery, and over 25 theft charges.

Brian Lee Cotter and Christopher Aaron Cotter, owners of Davis Mortuary in Colorado, are accused of mishandling at least 24 remains, leading to charges including 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, forgery, and theft. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the charges after discovering decomposing bodies and cremains during an inspection.

Two Colorado men, including a former county coroner, were arrested for allegedly mishandling at least 24 decomposing bodies and remains found behind a hidden door in a funeral home. They face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with investigators finding remains stored in conditions violating professional standards.

The owners of Davis Mortuary in Pueblo, Colorado, have been arrested, as announced by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the 10th Judicial District Attorney's Office. A press conference is scheduled for June 25 to address the case.

Two arrests were made in connection with the Davis Mortuary in Pueblo, as reported by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in a press release. The incident involves the mortuary in the Pueblo area.

A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic analyst pleaded guilty to four felony counts for manipulating DNA test data, undermining hundreds of criminal cases. The misconduct led to overturned convictions, plea deal reductions, and an estimated $11 million in costs, prompting the agency to implement changes.

A former analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation pleaded guilty to four felonies in a DNA testing scandal. The individual was accused of violating testing protocols and cutting corners.

A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic scientist pleaded guilty to four felony charges for mishandling DNA evidence in over 30 sexual assault cases, affecting more than 1,000 criminal cases. The plea deal dismissed 100 initial charges in exchange for a potential 16-year prison sentence.

Missy Woods, a scientist who worked for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for 29 years, has pleaded guilty in a DNA evidence scandal. She faces up to 16 years in prison.

Yvonne Missy Woods, a former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic scientist, pleaded guilty to four counts including cybercrime, perjury, attempting to influence a public servant, and forgery related to years of DNA mishandling. Her guilty plea dismissed 100 remaining charges, and she faces prison sentences for misconduct affecting over 1,000 cases between 2008 and 2023.

Yvonne Missy Woods, a forensic scientist at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, pleaded guilty to four counts in Jefferson County Court related to DNA mishandling that affected over 1,000 cases. She will receive an eight to sixteen-year prison sentence for the first cybercrime charge, with other sentences served concurrently, while 100 remaining counts were dismissed. Her misconduct led to a 1994 murder conviction being overturned and potentially influenced other case outcomes.

Barry Morphew, charged with murdering his wife Suzanne in 2020, was re-arrested in Arizona in 2025 under the fake name Lee Moore. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation had monitored his movements, leading to a GPS tracking warrant and his arrest during a traffic stop. Police found an AR-15-style rifle and silencer in his safe, and he pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.

A suspected drunk driver, Cesario Serrato, crashed into three women in a Denver crosswalk, dragging one under his vehicle. Serrato has a history of traffic offenses, including multiple DUI-related charges and driving with a revoked license. He was arrested and faces vehicular assault charges.

A suspected drunk driver, Cesario Serrato, hit three women in a Denver crosswalk, dragging one under his car. Serrato has a history of traffic offenses, including prior DUI charges and driving with a revoked license. He faces a vehicular assault charge but has not been formally charged yet.