DENVER (KDVR) — A woman is in custody after police responded to a reported disturbance at a Westminster home and found another woman dead with “visible signs of trauma” over the weekend.
On Sunday afternoon, the Westminster Police Department said officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a home in the 3300 block of 92nd Place. This is between East Central Westminister and Shaw Heights neighborhoods.
After officers arrived just before 2 p.m., police said they found a woman dead inside the home with “visible signs of trauma.” There was another woman, Sarah Riste, 37, and a child also found in the home.
Police said they were investigating the homicide, and later determined Riste as the suspect after further investigation. Riste is now facing charges of first-degree murder and was taken into custody and transported to Adams County Jail.
Meanwhile, the child was safe and turned over to Child Protective Services.
Police said the Adams County Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s identity after her next of kin is notified and the official cause of death is determined. The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will make the final determination on charges.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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