Man convicted of murder in 2024 shooting of Denver woman
Dec 24, 2025
A 53-year-old man was convicted Monday of murder for shooting and killing a Denver woman at her home last year, according to court records.
After a six-day trial, a Denver jury found Ernest Cunningham guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Kelsey Roberts, 23, according to the Denver District
Attorney’s Office.
Cunningham fatally shot Roberts at her home in the 800 block of South Dexter Street in southeast Denver on June 29, 2024, prosecutors said.
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The man faces up to 48 years in prison, according to the office. Cunningham will appear in court for a sentencing hearing on Feb. 27, court records show.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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