Kathy Lawton, a 73-year-old Colorado woman, received a 20-year prison sentence plus five years of mandatory parole on January 30, 2026, for second-degree murder in the stabbing death of her 85-year-old husband, Larry Lawton. The incident occurred on November 24, 2024, at the Bonaventure Senior Living Facility in Pueblo, where the couple, married over 40 years, resided.
Incident Overview
Larry was found dead on their apartment floor with multiple stab wounds; a bloody knife sat on a nearby table. Kathy, appearing intoxicated and hysterical with blood on her face, hands, and pants, alerted staff that her husband was dead, initially claiming he had fallen due to old age or clumsiness.
Legal Proceedings
- Witnesses, including residents, reported hearing the couple argue around 4 p.m. that day.
- Prosecutors noted prior dismissed domestic violence charges against Kathy, pushing for a 32-year term; the judge settled on 20 years.
- District Attorney Kala Beauvais emphasized accountability for vulnerable victims like Larry.
Deputy DA Erik Walser highlighted the community’s need for justice in such cases. No comment was available from Lawton’s attorney.
