GUILTY CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*

[TootsieFootsie]

Colorado woman moves on after surviving 1984 hammer attack

The home invasion was the first of four attacks during a 12-day spree by the so-called “Hammer Killer” in January 1984 that ended with the slaughter of three members of the Bennett family in Aurora.

Police believed one attacker was responsible, but they didn’t identify a suspect for nearly four decades. By the time DNA tied 61-year-old Alex Ewing to the spree, it was too late for authorities to prosecute him for the assault on Rice and her now ex-husband.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, October 12th:
*Motions Hearing (Jefferson Co) (@ 8:30am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving a 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 thru 11/15/21.
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 6/18/21 reference post #336 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
9/14/21 Update: Motions hearing continued on 9/15/21. 9/15/21 Update: Next motions hearing on 10/1/21. 10/1/21 Update: Next motions hearing on 10/12/21.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Surprised he just has not just pled guilty for this - he is spending 3 life sentences in prison already...


Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
10/15/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

10/18/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

10/19/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

10/20/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

10/21/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

10/22/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

10/25/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

10/26/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

10/27/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

10/28/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

10/29/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

11/1/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

11/2/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

11/3/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

11/4/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

11/5/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

11/8/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

11/9/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

11/10/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

11/12/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

11/15/21
8:00 AM 1D EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510


link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[Niner]

Friday, October 15th:
*Trial set to begin with Jury Selection (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving a 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial thru 11/15/21.
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 9/15/21 reference post #342 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
10/1/21 Update: Next motions hearing on 10/12/21. 10/12/21 Update: Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Couldn't find any recent articles for this case - just coming up with the Bennett's murder one. So not sure if the jury has been selected. I'm going to say "yes" - unless someone can find an article about it!


Monday, October 18th:
*Trial set to begin (Day 1) (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving a 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial began on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial begins on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21.
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 reference post #344 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
10/15/21 Jury Selection Day 1: No info available yet. Jury picked? Trial begins on Monday, 10/18/21.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Still not finding anything....

Tuesday, October 19th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving a 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21.
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 reference post #344 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
10/15/21 Friday, Jury Selection Day 1: No info available yet. Jury picked? Trial begins on Monday, 10/18/21.
10/18/21 Monday, Trial Day 1: No info available yet. Trial continues on 10/19/21.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, October 20th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving a 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21.
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 reference post #344 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
10/15/21 Friday, Jury Selection Day 1: Jury was selected. No breakdown given. Trial begins on Monday, 10/18/21.
10/18/21 Monday, Trial Day 1: Opening statement by Chief Deputy District Attorney Katharine Decker & by Ewing’s attorney, Katherine Powers Spengler. Trial continues on 10/19/21.
10/19/21 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on 10/20/21.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Colorado hammer attacks: Mistrial declared in Alex Ewing case | 9news.com

Oct. 20, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — A judge in Jefferson County declared a mistrial in the trial for Alex Ewing just months after an Arapahoe County jury convicted him in connection with the January 1984 killing of three members of the Bennett family in Aurora.
[.....]
Opening statements were given Tuesday in that trial in Jefferson County. On Wednesday morning, the judge declared a mistrial after a the defense team filed a motion arguing that Ewing was not competent to stand trial.

That motions remains sealed, meaning it can't be publicly accessed at this time.

 

[Niner]

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
11/8/21
4:00 PM 1Hr IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Review Hearing D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510


link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[Niner]

Monday, Nov. 8th:
*Review Hearing (Jefferson Co) (@ 4pm MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving a 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 with a mistrial.
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1) 10/18/21 reference post #347 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
10/19/21 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: No info available yet. Trial continues on 10/20/21.
10/20/21 Wednesday: Judge declares a mistrial in the case of Ewing, charged in the 1984 hammer murder of Patricia Smith. Move came after defense filed a motion saying Ewing was not competent to stand trial. He'll be evaluated before the next step is decided. That motions remains sealed, meaning it can't be publicly accessed at this time. Next review hearing on 11/8/21.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Looks like the review hearing was rescheduled.


Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
11/15/21
3:00 PM 1Hr IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Review Hearing D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[Niner]

Monday, Nov. 15th:
*Review Hearing (Jefferson Co) (@ 3pm MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond. Jefferson County
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving a 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 with a mistrial.
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 reference post #350 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
10/20/21 Wednesday: Judge declares a mistrial in the case of Ewing, charged in the 1984 hammer murder of Patricia Smith. Move came after defense filed a motion saying Ewing was not competent to stand trial. He'll be evaluated before the next step is decided. That motions remains sealed, meaning it can't be publicly accessed at this time. Next review hearing on 11/8/21.
11/8/21 Update: Review hearing was rescheduled on 11/15/21.

CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Alex Ewing competent for trial in 1984 Patricia Smith killing | 9news.com

Nov. 16, 2021

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Weeks after a mistrial was declared, Alex Ewing has been found competent to stand trial in the 1984 death of Patricia Smith in Lakewood, a judge ruled Monday.

The first trial in the case began in October. The day after opening statements, the judge declared a mistrial after the defense team filed a motion arguing that Ewing was not competent to stand trial.

The new trial begins with jury selection on March 25.

 

[Niner]

from the court site - only have the trial - I'll keep an eye out to see if he has a hearing before than.

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
3/25/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/28/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/29/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/30/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/31/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/1/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/4/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/5/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/6/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/7/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/8/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/11/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/12/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/13/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/14/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510


link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[Niner]

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
3/2/22
1:30 PM 2Hr IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Motions Hearing D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/25/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

thru

4/14/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[Niner]

Docket update:

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
2/1/22
8:30 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Hearing D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

2/2/22
8:30 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Hearing D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/2/22
1:30 PM 2Hr IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Motions Hearing D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/25/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

thru

4/14/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, February 1st:
*Hearing (Jefferson Co) (@ 8:30am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond. Jefferson County
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving a 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 with a mistrial.
New trial set to begin on 3/15/22 with jury selection (thru 4/14/22).
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 reference post #350 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
10/20/21 Wednesday: Judge declares a mistrial in the case of Ewing, charged in the 1984 hammer murder of Patricia Smith. Move came after defense filed a motion saying Ewing was not competent to stand trial. He'll be evaluated before the next step is decided. That motions remains sealed, meaning it can't be publicly accessed at this time. Next review hearing on 11/8/21.
11/8/21 Update: Review hearing was rescheduled on 11/15/21. 11/15/21 Update: Weeks after a mistrial was declared, Ewing has been found competent to stand trial a judge ruled Monday. The first trial in the case began in October. The day after opening statements, the judge declared a mistrial after the defense team filed a motion arguing that Ewing was not competent to stand trial. Next motions hearing on 3/2/22. The new trial begins with jury selection on 3/25/22.
1/17/22 Update: Next hearings on 2/1/22 & 2/2/22. Then Motions hearing on 3/2/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Sorry - I can't correct the above - the trial is supposed to start on 3/25 - not 3/15 that I have.... typo....

 

[Niner]

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
2/2/22
8:30 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Hearing D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/2/22
1:30 PM 2Hr IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Motions Hearing D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/25/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510
thru

4/14/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, February 2nd:
*Hearing (Jefferson Co) (@ 8:30am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving a 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 with a mistrial. New trial set to begin on 3/25/22 with jury selection (thru 4/14/22)
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 & court hearings from 10/20/21 to 11/15/21 reference post #357 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
1/17/22 Update: Next hearings on 2/1/22 & 2/2/22. Then Motions hearing on 3/2/22. 2/1/22 Update: Hearing continued on 2/2/22. Motions hearing on 3/2/22. 2/1/22 Update: Hearing continued on 2/2/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.