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Date: 04-22-2022
Case Style:
State of Colorado v. Damon Mamont Mathews
Case Number:
Judge: Suzanne Carlson
Court: 6th Judicial District Court, La Plata County, Colorado
Plaintiff's Attorney: La Plata County Colorado District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description: Durango, Colorado criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with first-degree murder and felony assault.
Damon Lamount Mathews, age 45, was accused for shooting and killing his wife Rachel Philips Mathews, age 47 on January 1, 2021.
Defendant claimed that he acted in the heat of passion, a lesser offense than first-degree murder.
The elements of the crime of murder in the first
degree are:
1. That the defendant,
2. in the State of Colorado, at or about the date and
place charged,
3. after deliberation, and with intent
a. to cause the death of a person other than
himself,
b. caused the death of Rachel Philips Mathews.
Outcome: Defendant was found guilty and will be sentenced to life in prison.
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