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Broomfield Man Faces Hearing In Girl's Death
Body Of Kelsey Shannon Found In January
POSTED: 4:46 am MDT May 12, 2009
BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- The man accused in the death of a 13-year-old girl whose decomposed remains were found in a ditch near her Broomfield home is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.Eighteen-year-old Alexander Pacheco of Broomfield faces first-degree murder and other charges, including abuse of a corpse, in the death of his former girlfriend, Kelsey Shannon.Kelsey disappeared from her family home in October, and her body was found Jan. 21. Authorities haven't released her cause of death.
Pacheco is being held without bond at the Broomfield County jail.Wednesday's preliminary hearing will be the first time authorities reveal to the public the evidence that led them to arrest Pacheco. The arrest and search warrant have been sealed since Pacheco was taken into custody Jan. 24.Court records show Kelsey was expected to testified against Pacheco in a theft case.
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Previous Stories:
- February 5, 2009: Divers Search For Clues In Broomfield Girl's Death
- January 31, 2009: Slain Girl Was To Testify Against Boyfriend Before Disappearance
- January 31, 2009: Girl's Boyfriend Accused Of Murder, Abuse Of Corpse
- January 24, 2009: Police Make Arrest In Slaying Of 13-Year-Old Runaway
- January 23, 2009: Decomposing Body ID'd As 13-Year-Old Runaway
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