FILE PHOTO: Police on the scene of Pearl Street attack (photo courtesy of Sagan Randall)
The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office filed new charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, after 82-year-old Karen Diamond died from injuries sustained in the Pearl Street attack earlier this month.
On Monday the DA’s office, which has remained in close contact with Diamond’s family, said that “the family asks for privacy as they continue to grieve.”
Diamond was an active member of her synagogue and was a volunteer for several groups in the Boulder community, including the University of Colorado University Women’s Club. In 2019, she received the Margaret Willard Award, which recognizes contributions to a professional field and the community.
“She is a gracious and caring person whose exemplary involvement in our Club and in university and community endeavors have done so much good for all of us,” the UWC said in their award recipient profile.
In response to Diamond’s death, prosecutors amended Counts 4 and 5 in the case, increasing them from attempted murder to first-degree murder charges.
Along with these amendments, the DA’s Office filed 66 additional charges related to the 14 new identified victims.
The full complaint now contains the 2 counts of first degree murder, along with 52 counts of attempted first degree murder, 8 counts of first degree assault, 18 counts of attempted first degree assault, 2 counts of third degree assault, 2 counts of using an incendiary device, 16 counts of attempted use of an incendiary device and one count of animal cruelty.
All additional charges, including the counts of First Degree Murder, were filed after consulting with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Boulder Police Department, according to the DA’s office.
“This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends. Our hearts are with the Diamond family during this incredibly difficult time. Our office will fight for justice for the victims, their loved ones, and the community,” said District Attorney Michael Dougherty.
Contact CU Independent Managing Editor Satori Griffith at Satori.griffith@colorado.edu
