Man found guilty of murder in DUI crash that killed US Air Force lieutenant colonel
On Monday, a jury in the Douglas County Court found Stephenson guilty of murder in the first degree — extreme indifference. He was also found guilty of criminal attempted murder against the victim's spouse and children, along with several other charges.
Stephenson's sentencing is set for July 3 at 1:30 p.m.
The charges stem from the summer of 2024 when a truck crashed into the gas pumps at a 7-Eleven in Castle Rock and killed 38-year-old Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Anderson. He was filling up gas at the pump with his family in the car during the time of the crash.
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Records show Stephenson had stated he had been drinking beer and a pint of Fireball Whisky before the crash. During the trial, Stephenson testified that he did not remember the crash and knew it was wrong to drink and drive.
The jury went into deliberation on Thursday and came to a verdict on Monday.
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