Closing arguments in the trial of Christopher Rizo, who is accused of shooting two men and killing one of them following the 2020 Super Bowl, were given Friday with the
A Grand Junction man who killed his wife on Christmas Eve 2019 has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Aaron Carpenter, who told police he shot his wife, Brianna Carpenter, in the stomach on the morning of Dec. 24, was originally charged with first-degree murder and first-degree assault, Chief Deputy District Attorney Melinda Shishim said. He pleaded to the lesser second-degree charge with a sentence enhancer â crime of violence.
Shishim said Carpenter will be sentenced on May 25 and faces between 24 and 40 years in prison. She said they chose to offer the plea deal after consulting with the victimâs family.
âThis is an extremely strong case,â Carpenter said. âThe offer was extended based on the wishes of the victimâs family.â