Colin Browen

So, on July 7th, 2023, Judge David Karpel didn't set it at $100 million, but he set it at $75 million, and it all had to be in cash. Still, a number that only billionaires could afford. Now, Joseph's defense attorney argued that the amount was unconstitutional, and that no one, not even the extremely wealthy, would be able to afford it. They suggested that the bond be set at a mere $100,000.

So, on July 7th, 2023, Judge David Karpel didn't set it at $100 million, but he set it at $75 million, and it all had to be in cash. Still, a number that only billionaires could afford. Now, Joseph's defense attorney argued that the amount was unconstitutional, and that no one, not even the extremely wealthy, would be able to afford it. They suggested that the bond be set at a mere $100,000.

So, on July 7th, 2023, Judge David Karpel didn't set it at $100 million, but he set it at $75 million, and it all had to be in cash. Still, a number that only billionaires could afford. Now, Joseph's defense attorney argued that the amount was unconstitutional, and that no one, not even the extremely wealthy, would be able to afford it. They suggested that the bond be set at a mere $100,000.

which is insane because his brother Juan's bond was $400,000 and Joseph had literally fled the country. So, I think his bond was pretty appropriate. Ultimately, Judge Karpel believed that Joseph was the classic definition of a flight risk and posed a clear and unjustifiable risk to society. He also feared for the safety of the surviving family members.

which is insane because his brother Juan's bond was $400,000 and Joseph had literally fled the country. So, I think his bond was pretty appropriate. Ultimately, Judge Karpel believed that Joseph was the classic definition of a flight risk and posed a clear and unjustifiable risk to society. He also feared for the safety of the surviving family members.

which is insane because his brother Juan's bond was $400,000 and Joseph had literally fled the country. So, I think his bond was pretty appropriate. Ultimately, Judge Karpel believed that Joseph was the classic definition of a flight risk and posed a clear and unjustifiable risk to society. He also feared for the safety of the surviving family members.

So, clearly, Joseph had to wait in jail until his trial.

So, clearly, Joseph had to wait in jail until his trial.

So, clearly, Joseph had to wait in jail until his trial.

In May of 2024, Joseph Castorena finally went on trial for the quadruple homicide of Jesus, Maria, Rodolfo, and Kenneth and the attempted murder of Jessica.

In May of 2024, Joseph Castorena finally went on trial for the quadruple homicide of Jesus, Maria, Rodolfo, and Kenneth and the attempted murder of Jessica.

In May of 2024, Joseph Castorena finally went on trial for the quadruple homicide of Jesus, Maria, Rodolfo, and Kenneth and the attempted murder of Jessica.

The prosecution presented overwhelming evidence against him, including fingerprint matches that linked him to the murder weapon, a ballistic analysis that reported that the gun was used in the murders, ring camera footage of him lurking outside the residence before the killings, and harrowing testimony from multiple witnesses, including Jessica Serrano. Senior Chief Deputy D.A.

The prosecution presented overwhelming evidence against him, including fingerprint matches that linked him to the murder weapon, a ballistic analysis that reported that the gun was used in the murders, ring camera footage of him lurking outside the residence before the killings, and harrowing testimony from multiple witnesses, including Jessica Serrano. Senior Chief Deputy D.A.

The prosecution presented overwhelming evidence against him, including fingerprint matches that linked him to the murder weapon, a ballistic analysis that reported that the gun was used in the murders, ring camera footage of him lurking outside the residence before the killings, and harrowing testimony from multiple witnesses, including Jessica Serrano. Senior Chief Deputy D.A.

Darcy Cofill stated, this coward executed an entire family and an innocent tenant. This defendant couldn't accept the fact that his ex-girlfriend wanted to move on with her life. Instead, he decided to viciously murder everyone she loved. In turn, the defense argued that Joseph's actions were caused by extreme emotional distress and attempted to poke holes in the prosecution's timeline.

Darcy Cofill stated, this coward executed an entire family and an innocent tenant. This defendant couldn't accept the fact that his ex-girlfriend wanted to move on with her life. Instead, he decided to viciously murder everyone she loved. In turn, the defense argued that Joseph's actions were caused by extreme emotional distress and attempted to poke holes in the prosecution's timeline.

Darcy Cofill stated, this coward executed an entire family and an innocent tenant. This defendant couldn't accept the fact that his ex-girlfriend wanted to move on with her life. Instead, he decided to viciously murder everyone she loved. In turn, the defense argued that Joseph's actions were caused by extreme emotional distress and attempted to poke holes in the prosecution's timeline.

But the jury wasn't convinced. On May 16th, after only a few hours of deliberation, the jury finally reached a unanimous verdict. Guilty on all counts. Due to being found guilty on all four counts of first-degree murder in the state of Colorado, Joseph now faced mandatory life in prison. During the trial, it was reported that Joseph showed no remorse for his actions.

But the jury wasn't convinced. On May 16th, after only a few hours of deliberation, the jury finally reached a unanimous verdict. Guilty on all counts. Due to being found guilty on all four counts of first-degree murder in the state of Colorado, Joseph now faced mandatory life in prison. During the trial, it was reported that Joseph showed no remorse for his actions.