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Leslie Howard Cole

Death by Force
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In a quiet home in southwest Pueblo County, the life of 52-year-old Leslie Howard Cole, a man who loved his family and riding his bike, came to a sudden and violent end. On the evening of June 23, 2020, a heated argument with his stepson escalated into a physical confrontation, shattering the peace of the household. The conflict took a fatal turn when the younger man, 24-year-old Tyler Idell, retrieved a gun and shot his stepfather.

Following the tragic event, it was Idell himself who ale ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Leslie Howard Cole

    Male

    Pueblo

    CO

    2020-06-23

    52

    Leslie

    Howard Cole

    11/14/2025

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    I've been following the tragic case of Leslie Cole, and what stands out to me is the immense impact ... ...Read More
    05/18/2024
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    08/14/2023
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