Man Faces Life Sentence in Connection to 2024 Christmas Day Murder in Pueblo

Man faces life sentence in connection to 2024 Christmas Day murder in Pueblo

A man is facing a life sentence in connection to a Christmas Day murder in Pueblo last year, according to the 10th Judicial District Attorney's Office.Joseph Rodriguez was found guilty of murder in the first degree and tampering with physical evidence on Friday in connection to the death of Justin Sapeda.The DA's Office says Sapeda was killed that day after Rodriguez hit him with his truck several times in the 2600 block of Himes Avenue, which i…

Pueblo man found guilty of hitting man multiple times with truck in Christmas Day murder

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A Pueblo man has been found guilty of first-degree murder after investigators say he repeatedly struck another man with his truck on Christmas Day last year, killing him. According to the 10th Judicial District Attorney's Office, on Nov. 14, Joseph Rodriguez was found guilty of first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence – charges tied to the death of Justin Lee Sapeda on Dec. 25, 2024. Early on Christmas morn…