Episodes
In January 2016, Officer Shawn Holmes of the Evans Police Department in Evans, Colorado, responded to a nearby hospital on a call of a severely injured 3-month-old child. The parents’ stories didn’t add up, and hospital staff decided to let police handle the investigation. We talk with Holmes and Weld Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wrenn about the case, plus the toll of responding to and prosecuting crimes against children. This episode wraps up Season 1 of The 970. Listen for a...
Published 10/24/19
Published 10/24/19
In October 2015, Weld County authorities found two bodies in a pickup on fire in the Pawnee National Grasslands. The next two years were a patchwork of investigations in conjunction with at least three states. We talk with Weld Sheriff's Office Sgt. David Porter and Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wrenn in the conclusion of this winding, twisting narrative. This episode originally aired Sept. 26, 2019.
Published 09/26/19
In October 2015, Weld County authorities found two bodies in a pickup on fire in the Pawnee National Grasslands. The next two years were a patchwork of investigations in conjunction with at least three states. We talk with Weld Sheriff’s Office Sgt. David Porter and Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wrenn in the conclusion of this winding, twisting narrative.
Published 09/26/19
In October 2015, Weld County authorities found two bodies in a pickup on fire in the Pawnee National Grasslands. The next two years were a patchwork of investigations in conjunction with at least three states. We talk with Weld Sheriff's Office Sgt. David Porter and Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wrenn in Part 2 of this winding, twisting narrative. This episode originally aired Aug. 23, 2019.
Published 08/23/19
In October 2015, Weld County authorities found two bodies in a pickup on fire in the Pawnee National Grasslands. The next two years were a patchwork of investigations in conjunction with at least three states. We talk with Weld Sheriff’s Office Sgt. David Porter and Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wrenn in Part 2 of this winding, twisting narrative.
Published 08/23/19
In October 2015, Weld County authorities found two bodies in a pickup on fire in the Pawnee National Grasslands. The next two years were a patchwork of investigations in conjunction with at least three states. We talk with Weld Sheriff's Office Sgt. David Porter and Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wrenn in Part 1 of this winding, twisting narrative. This episode originally aired June 25, 2019.
Published 06/25/19
In October 2015, Weld County authorities found two bodies in a pickup on fire in the Pawnee National Grasslands. The next two years were a patchwork of investigations in conjunction with at least three states. We talk with Weld Sheriff’s Office Sgt. David Porter and Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wrenn in Part 1 of this winding, twisting narrative.
Published 06/25/19
Editor’s note: This episode contains some talk about suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, the North Range Behavioral Health Center in northern Colorado offers 24-hour emergency services at (970) 347-2120. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free and confidential service for suicide prevention and mental health crisis. Call toll-free at 1-800-273-8255. In May 2019, Greeley resident Kelly Baker went to trial in the 2017 murder-for-hire death of her husband,...
Published 06/03/19
Editor’s note: This episode contains some talk about suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, the North Range Behavioral Health Center in northern Colorado offers 24-hour emergency services at (970) 347-2120. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free and confidential service for suicide prevention and mental health crisis. Call toll-free at 1-800-273-8255. In May 2019, Greeley resident Kelly Baker went to trial in the 2017 murder-for-hire death of her husband,...
Published 06/03/19
Editor’s note: This episode contains some graphic descriptions, including talk about suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, the North Range Behavioral Health Center in northern Colorado offers 24-hour emergency services at (970) 347-2120. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free and confidential service for suicide prevention and mental health crisis. Call toll-free at 1-800-273-8255. In this second episode of The 970, we explore the 2016 murder of...
Published 05/24/19
Editor’s note: This episode contains some graphic descriptions, including talk about suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, the North Range Behavioral Health Center in northern Colorado offers 24-hour emergency services at (970) 347-2120. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free and confidential service for suicide prevention and mental health crisis. Call toll-free at 1-800-273-8255. In this second episode of The 970, we explore the 2016 murder of 51-year-old...
Published 05/24/19
In our first episode, we speak with Greeley police officer Steve Vaughn and Weld Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wrenn about the tragic death of 4-month-old Donovan Archuleta. Vaughn was the first officer on the scene the night of Aug. 2, 2015, when Donovan’s mother, Angelica Chavez, called 911 to report her son was unresponsive and not breathing. She, along with the boy’s father, Nathan Archuleta, and the boy’s grandmother, Sandy Archuleta, was charged with child abuse resulting in...
Published 05/17/19
In our first episode, we speak with Greeley police officer Steve Vaughn and Weld Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wrenn about the tragic death of 4-month-old Donovan Archuleta. Vaughn was the first officer on the scene the night of Aug. 2, 2015, when Donovan’s mother, Angelica Chavez, called 911 to report her son was unresponsive and not breathing. She, along with the boy’s father, Nathan Archuleta, and the boy’s grandmother, Sandy Archuleta, was charged with child abuse resulting in...
Published 05/17/19
The Greeley Tribune announces the upcoming launch of The 970, a true crime podcast about old, cold, and recently closed cases in Greeley and Weld County, Colorado. The podcast is brought to you by producer Trent Sperry and public safety reporter Joe Moylan. This teaser originally aired May 10, 2019.
Published 05/10/19
The Greeley Tribune announces the upcoming launch of The 970, a true crime podcast about old, cold, and recently closed cases in Greeley and Weld County, Colorado. The podcast is brought to you by producer Trent Sperry and public safety reporter Joe Moylan.
Published 05/10/19