Lake County sheriff relieved after coroner filed resignation following arrest
Shannon Kent and his wife, Staci, are due in court Monday
Speaking publicly for the first time since charges were levied by the Lake County district attorney earlier this week, Lake County Sheriff Amy Reyes said she was relieved when she learned that Coroner Shannon Kent had tendered his resignation on April 30.
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Potential victims:
District Attorney Heidi McCollum urges anyone with concerns about any interactions with the Kents or their six Colorado funeral homes to contact her offices in Lake County at (719) 486-4170 and Summit County at (970) 453-3514.
Editor’s note: This article discusses domestic violence. Those needing resources for help with domestic violence may contact Advocates of Routt County at 970-879-2034 or Routt County law enforcement at 970-879-1144.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS A bill introduced in the Colorado Legislature would provide more autonomy and choice for victims of domestic violence, particularly those who are strangled by their abusers. would ensure victims who seek hospital care after their abuse would not be billed for such care and would not be required to report their abuse to law enforcement.
“We definitely want people to seek help after they’ve been strangled, because they could have medical complications days or even a week after being strangled,” said Chelsie Holmes, victim advocate with Advocates of Routt County. “It’s really a scary thing, so anything we can do to encourage people to be examined after being strangled.”
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