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Thursday, May 23, 2013  Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper's decision to block the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap for as long as he is governor infuriated victims' families and brought quick criticism from Republicans.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The death penalty is staying in Colorado at least for another year. That's after a state House committee shelved the lone remaining bill that could lead to repealing the punishment.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A Democratic proposal to repeal the death penalty in Colorado failed amid uncertainty about whether Gov. John Hickenlooper would support the bill.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The future of the death penalty in Colorado could hinge on a vote scheduled in the Colorado House Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A proposal to abolish the death penalty in Colorado got hours of emotional testimony from people who argue the penalty is unfair and ineffective, and others who see it as a just punishment for the most serious crimes.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Abolishing the death penalty in Colorado will get an initial vote in the state House as debate on the emotional issue begins in the Legislature.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Colorado lawmakers will begin debate in the coming days about whether to abolish the death penalty in the state.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  The state public defender's office has filed a federal lawsuit over an attempt by Colorado to streamline death penalty appeals.