Denver DA Charges Oliver Baclayon with Murder

DENVER—On January 21, 2023, Denver Police Department officers responded to a 911 call of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found 29-year-old Oliver Baclayon on the front porch of a residence and a deceased 61-year-old woman inside.

Today, prosecutors with the Denver DA’s Office announced that a criminal case against Oliver Baclayon was opened. He is charged with one count of murder in the first degree (F1). This is Denver District Court case number 23CR000427.

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Our mission is to professionally and competently prosecute crimes and investigate criminal activity on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado and to seek equal justice for all in the criminal justice system. Our mission includes the prevention and deterrence of crimes, support of the well-being of victims, participation in the community, transparency, accountability, and improvement of the criminal justice system to provide fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases.

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The filing of a criminal charge is merely a formal accusation that an individual(s) committed a crime(s) under Colorado laws.  A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.  See Colo. RPC 3.6.