1Fruita, CO – Three individuals face multiple charges for the alleged murder of a 62-year-old man in Fruita. Weston Owen and Sarah Bess, both 18, along with 21-year-old Kellar Weisgerber, are charged with first-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence, abuse of a corpse, and conspiracy.

The Fruita Police Department began investigating a suspicious incident in the 21 Road desert area on Saturday. According to an arrest affidavit, the group was with the victim, John Krabbe, at a local bar prior to the incident.

Owen reportedly perceived a threat when he observed Krabbe touch Bess’ neck. Following this incident, Owen contacted Weisgerber to assist in a plan to harm Krabbe.

The trio waited until Krabbe fell asleep before executing their plan. Owen allegedly struck Krabbe with a flash

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