In the quiet community of Black Forest, Colorado, Alan Havens, a 57-year-old male, was known as a selfless and kind-hearted man, a hero to some, and a beloved figure who would give the shirt off his back for anyone in need. He was a father and a grandfather, a man who enjoyed digging in the dirt, riding his Harley, and playing poker with his friends.
His life, however, was tragically cut short on the night of October 15, 2015.
The circumstances of his death were violent and stemmed from what authorities described as a deadly love triangle. On that Thursday evening, Maxwell Garihan, 59, allegedly shot and killed Havens. Garihan is also accused of shooting and injuring his own estranged wife, Margaret Temple, in the same incident. Havens was found with a gunshot wound to the head. The violent act shook the tight-knit Black Forest community, where Havens was a well-known and active member. He was remembered by friends as someone who had touched the lives of many in the area and who had a passion for poker and karaoke.
Following the shooting, a manhunt for Maxwell Garihan ensued. He was captured in Denver by the FBI the following night, on Friday, October 16, 2015. His arrest was a crucial step in the investigation, and he was subsequently charged with the murder of Alan Havens and the attempted murder of Margaret Temple. The community and Havens's family were left to grapple with the sudden and violent loss of a man described as a true hero and an amazing father. In the wake of his death, friends and family gathered to honor his memory, holding a poker tournament in his honor, a testament to one of his favorite pastimes.
