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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Judge tosses out videotaped interrogation of Colorado Springs teen accused of murder - The Denver Post

Judge tosses out videotaped interrogation of Colorado Springs teen accused of murder - The Denver Post

A judge on Monday tossed out a videotaped interrogation of a 14-year-old Colorado Springs boy accused of killing his younger brother, ruling that police failed to properly advise the youngster of his right to have a parent in the room.

Fourth Judicial District Judge David L. Shakes said a detective gave Daniel Gudino, then 13, what amounted to "a drive-by advisement" before the youngster signed a waiver allowing the interview to continue without his father present.

As a result, prosecutors will not be able to present to a jury any of the statements Daniel gave to Detective Donald Chagnon during the May 18, 2009, interview at police headquarters hours after the fatal shooting.

Police arrested Daniel after he allegedly shot to death his 9-year-old brother, Ulysses Jr., and wounded their mother, Marina, at the family's home in the 1800 block of Chapel Hills Drive. He is accused of first-degree murder and attempted murder in juvenile court.



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