Bent County Prison Inmate, Serving 43 Years for Denver Murder, Charged for Hiding ‘Shank’ - Bent County Democrat

Bent County prison inmate, serving 43 years for Denver murder, charged for hiding ‘shank’ - Bent County Democrat

Inmate’s contraband case comes just seven months after the Colorado courts dismissed an appeal to overturn his sentence By T’Naus Nieto / Bent County Democrat Jose A. Perez-Duarte, 23, who at the time of the allegations was housed at the Bent County Correctional Facility, serving a 43-year sentence for a fatal shooting in Denver, was charged in July 2026 for hiding a nearly 7-inch handmade blade, or “shank,” while in custody back in early Novemb…

Bent County prison inmate, serving 43 years for Denver murder, charged for hiding ‘shank’ - La Junta Tribune-Democrat

Inmate’s contraband case comes just seven months after the Colorado courts dismissed an appeal to overturn his sentence La Junta Tribune-DemocratT’Naus Nieto Jose A. Perez-Duarte,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close