A 46-year-old Arapahoe County man accused of fatally capturing his estranged spouse the day earlier than their divorce was finalized was discovered responsible of first-degree homicide, tried kidnapping and utilizing a stun gun following a jury trial Thursday.
David Lechner was arrested March 30, 2023, after police discovered Tracy Lechner, 42, shot exterior a house within the 5200 block of South Geneva Manner close to Cherry Creek Reservoir. She died on the scene.
Police discovered David Lechner with a “go bag” stuffed with about $10,000 money, a passport and bank cards after his spouse’s homicide, based on earlier reporting.
The jury deliberated for lower than 4 hours earlier than discovering David Lechner responsible on three of the 4 fees in opposition to him, based on the 18th Judicial District Legal professional’s Workplace. He was acquitted of 1 depend of felony menacing.
David Lechner is about to be sentenced Monday.
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