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Murder suspect, 16, put in adult jail
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Homeless shelters fill fast
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LoDo rebirth disrupts street life rhythms
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New killings spread fear in homeless
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Teen charged in death of homeless man, 47
By John C. EnsslinDenver Rocky Mountain News Staff Writer
The youngest of several teenagers accused of killing a homeless man has been transferred to the Denver County Jail over the objections of his lawyer. Christopher Ball, 16, was in Denver District Court Monday to be advised that he has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Melvin Washington. On Sept. 8, police found Washington, a 47-year-old man whom his family called "Fuzzy," at the corner of 18th and Arapahoe streets. He died a week later. Washington is one of seven homeless men who have been murdered since September in an area of about a one-mile radius from Coors Field. His death is the only one that has resulted in arrests. At Ball's court hearing, his mother stood next to him, rubbing one of his shoulders as Judge Stephen Phillips advised the manacled youngster of his rights. Ball has been charged as an adult. But because of his age, Ball has been placed in a segregated unit of the jail that normally houses adult inmates. At the request of prosecutors, Ball was moved to the jail from the Platte Valley Youth Detention Center in Greeley. Defense lawyer Andre Adeli complained that Ball's segregation amounts to solitary confinement. He argued that this is a form of punishment at a time when his client is still presumed innocent. Phillips, however, declined to alter the terms of Ball's confinement. The judge described the youth's segregated confinement as "a two-way street" because it also serves to protect him. Ball is being held without bail pending a Dec. 9 preliminary hearing. November 23, 1999
The youngest of several teenagers accused of killing a homeless man has been transferred to the Denver County Jail over the objections of his lawyer.
Christopher Ball, 16, was in Denver District Court Monday to be advised that he has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Melvin Washington.
On Sept. 8, police found Washington, a 47-year-old man whom his family called "Fuzzy," at the corner of 18th and Arapahoe streets. He died a week later.
Washington is one of seven homeless men who have been murdered since September in an area of about a one-mile radius from Coors Field. His death is the only one that has resulted in arrests.
At Ball's court hearing, his mother stood next to him, rubbing one of his shoulders as Judge Stephen Phillips advised the manacled youngster of his rights.
Ball has been charged as an adult. But because of his age, Ball has been placed in a segregated unit of the jail that normally houses adult inmates.
At the request of prosecutors, Ball was moved to the jail from the Platte Valley Youth Detention Center in Greeley.
Defense lawyer Andre Adeli complained that Ball's segregation amounts to solitary confinement. He argued that this is a form of punishment at a time when his client is still presumed innocent.
Phillips, however, declined to alter the terms of Ball's confinement. The judge described the youth's segregated confinement as "a two-way street" because it also serves to protect him.
Ball is being held without bail pending a Dec. 9 preliminary hearing.
November 23, 1999
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