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James Daulton

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet, rural landscape of Westcliffe, Colorado, a long-simmering property dispute violently erupted on November 20, 2023, claiming the life of 58-year-old James Daulton and two of his neighbors. Daulton, a White male, was tragically shot and killed in an incident that also took the lives of Rob Geers, 63, and his wife, Beth Wade, 73. The serene mountain setting became the backdrop for a devastating act of violence that stemmed from a contentious disagreement over an easement.

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  • The Colorado Sun: Man accused of killing 3 in simmering Colorado property dispute captured in New Mexico
  • Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH): Custer County suspect who allegedly killed 3 over property dispute arrested in New Mexico, deputies say
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    Victim Details

    James Daulton

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Westcliffe

    CO

    2023-11-20

    58

    James

    Daulton

    Yes

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else read about the involvement of Nancy Medina-Kochis in this tragic case? It's hard to ... ...Read More
    11/15/2024
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    10/30/2024
    I’ve been following the tragic Westcliffe incident and I’m troubled by how disputes over somethi... ...Read More
    07/20/2024
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    Rob Geers

    Death: Nov 20, 2023
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