Colorado
Judge Pending Identification
Adams County District Court
- Case on record
- 1
- Ended in a killing
- 1
- Prior arrests across these defendants
- 7
Background
Released Thomas Perales, a homeless man with multiple prior arrests, approximately one week before he allegedly murdered Annette Marie Valdez, a mother of three. Identity of presiding judge is being researched.
Cases on record
7
days after release
Murder in Westminster, Colorado
Annette Marie Valdez, 41
Released November 3, 2025. Terms: Personal recognizance.
Perales is accused of killing Valdez approximately one week after his release from custody. The case has been cited in proposed legislation to tighten Colorado's pretrial release rules.