Dozens of charges filed against man accused of killing pregnant woman, robbery, eluding

DENVER (KDVR) — Official charges have been filed against a man suspected of a series of alleged criminal actions that included killing a pregnant woman in Brighton.

James Benavidez, 50, was arrested on Aug. 28 after allegedly trying to carjack someone at a Murphy Express gas station while armed, before going to his ex-girlfriend’s house and ultimately stealing her vehicle.

Police said he used that vehicle to elude police before he was taken into custody. Police also said he fired at pursuing officers, and they returned fire…

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