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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.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Jodi Arias trial now turns to whether she should live or die for killing her lover in 2008

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Police and fire officials failed to tell each other when and where rescuers were needed following the Aurora theater shootings, according to reports obtained by the Denver Post.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Colorado's interim prisons director says he will early prisoner releases, the death penalty and other issues but won't predict whether he will make any changes.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The judge in the case of Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes has delayed the trial until next February and acknowledged even that date might be pushed back.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Prosecutors want James Holmes executed for last year's attack on an Aurora movie theater.

Monday, April 01, 2013  After a week of legal twists and turns, James Holmes will find out Monday if he could be executed if convicted in the Colorado theater attack that killed 12 people.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Prosecutors not ready to accept an offer from Holmes to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty.

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.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Lawyers for Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes have offered to have him plead guilty and serve the rest of his life in prison to avoid the death penalty.

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.