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James Daulton

Case from Westcliffe, CO dated Nov 20, 2023

Victim Details

James Daulton

Male

White / Caucasian

Westcliffe

CO

2023-11-20

58

James

Daulton

Yes

07/01/2026

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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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    Has anyone else read about the involvement of Nancy Medina-Kochis in this tragic case? It's hard to ... ...Read More
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    Was anyone else shocked to hear about the lack of response from authorities before the tragedy unfol... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the tragic Westcliffe incident and I’m troubled by how disputes over somethi... ...Read More
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