ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — A person accused of murdering his girlfriend in early 2024 was convicted Friday for the crime by an Arapahoe County jury.
Daniel Howard, 36, was discovered responsible of first-degree homicide, first-degree assault, and motorized vehicle theft within the homicide of Shayla Bryan final 12 months, stated a spokesperson for the 18th Judicial District Lawyer’s Workplace.
Bryan had referred to as her 10-year-old daughter on her mobile phone on Jan. 18, 2024, and throughout the name, Bryan’s daughter and her aunt heard a number of gunshots.
Aurora police was dispatched to analyze the taking pictures and as soon as on the scene, officers discovered an unresponsive Bryan, who was declared lifeless on scene. A coroner’s report would later discover that Bryan had suffered three gunshot wounds.
Following the taking pictures, Bryan’s daughter informed police that she heard Howard’s voice on the opposite finish of the decision. An investigation would reveal that within the moments after the deadly taking pictures, Howard stole her automobile and left the scene.
With the assistance of Denver police, Howard was arrested a couple of weeks later, on Feb. 1, 2024, in response to the spokesperson.
“I commend this little lady’s braveness and power to testify in opposition to her mom’s boyfriend,” Senior Deputy DA Kathleen Tierney stated. “Her credible testimony left little question within the eyes of the jury as to who pulled the set off that day.”
District Lawyer Amy Padden stated the conviction “sadly spotlights one of the crucial excessive and egregious acts of home violence.”
Howard’s sentencing is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Feb. 13, 2025. As a result of first-degree homicide conviction, Howard may spend the remainder of his life in jail with out the potential of parole.
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