November 19th 2024.
A man from Aurora, Colorado has been handed a 48-year prison sentence for the tragic murder of his own mother. The 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office announced this news on Monday, revealing that 42-year-old Ryan Scott Avery had been found guilty of second-degree murder. The incident, which took place in June of 2021, saw Deborah Avery, a 70-year-old woman, lose her life in her own home in the 1600 block of South Granby Street.
Ryan was living in the same house as his mother at the time and was arrested soon after her death. According to the district attorney's office, he had allegedly shot her three times, targeting her face and chest while she relaxed in a recliner in the family room. It's been reported that Ryan's sister had recently taken control of their mother's finances, and the DA's office suggests that this may have been a motive for the murder, stating that Ryan "did not approve of this action."
Investigations later found that Ryan had a gun and bullets in his car that matched those used in the shooting. These same bullets were also used in an attempted assault and act of menacing that occurred shortly after Deborah's death. The district attorney's office revealed these details in a news release and linked the incidents together.
In other crime news from the area, a man was arrested on suspicion of murder in Denver's Lincoln Park neighborhood, while another suspect is still at large in connection with a separate murder case. In addition, a new district attorney has been appointed after a previous DA was disbarred for misconduct in a high-profile murder case. These stories only serve to highlight the importance of justice and accountability in our society.
The jury of the Arapahoe County court found Ryan Avery guilty of second-degree murder, specifically citing "heat of passion", as well as first-degree attempted assault with a deadly weapon and felony menacing. The verdict was reached in August, and Assistant District Attorney Tom Byrnes has expressed his hopes that the lengthy sentence will bring some closure and justice to Deborah's friends and family.
Ryan Avery was represented by the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, which has declined to comment on the case, as is their standard practice. For more news like this, be sure to sign up for our daily newsletter and stay informed about crime in your area.
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