All Entries Tagged With: "Rory Alba"
Abling Gets 10 Years…and Forgiveness
Marla Abling was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of 45 year old Rory Alba of Lamar in January 2013. Alba was found dead in her apartment in Lamar on South 9th Street, apparently struck by a blunt instrument and with an extension cord, wrapped tightly around his neck. The sentencing was […]
Plea Agreement Reached in Abling – Alba Murder Case
First degree murder charges against 49 year old Marla Abling of Lamar have been reduced to Manslaughter/Reckless, a Class 4 Felony that brings with it a recommended sentence of ten years and three years parole. Judge Stan Brinkley presided over the plea agreement hearing in the 15th Judicial Prowers County Court in Lamar Tuesday morning, […]
End in Sight for Abling Murder Trial?
Prowers County Combined Courts issued a news release, Friday, May 8, stating the Court will open the record in the case regarding Marla Abling at 10am this Tuesday, May 12, 2015, for “Purposes of the announcement of a plea by the Defendant.” Abling was arrested by the Lamar Police Department in January 2013 in […]
Abling will Stand Trial in the Murder of Rory Alba
The Colorado “Make my Day” law will not apply in the case of Lamar resident, Marla Abling. Abling is charged with first degree murder in the death of Rory Alba on January 23, 2013 in Lamar. Her public defenders presented the “Make my Day” scenario during a six day immunity hearing to dismiss the charges […]
Judge Rules on Abling “Make My Day” Dismissal Motion Wednesday
Marla Abling will learn this Wednesday morning, October 23, if her defense lawyers were successful in their presentation of her actions under the “Make my Day” law in her immunity hearing in the January 23 murder of Rory Alba. He was found dead in her apartment in Lamar earlier this year. Judge Stanley Brinkley […]
Abling Seeks Immunity from 1st Degree Murder Charges
Testimony in the immunity hearing for Marla Abling has concluded with her next court dates set for September 3 and 6 in Lamar. Abling, who has been charged with first degree murder in the January 23, 2013 death of Rory Alba, is seeking to have charges dismissed against her under the “Make My Day” […]
Abling Now Faces 1st Degree Murder Charges in Connection to Alba Death
Marla Abling is now facing a probable cause, first degree murder charge with intent, in connection with the January 23 death of 45-year-old Lamar resident Rory Alba, upgraded from the original charge of second degree murder. The more severe charge followed the gathering of additional information which was presented to the D.A. by the […]
Abling Bond Hearing Set for February 20 in Alba Homicide
Marla Abling was ordered to appear in Prowers County District Court on February 20 at 11am for a continuation of charges against her of second degree murder and domestic violence. Abling appeared before Judge Stanley Brinkley Wednesday morning, February 6, in reference to the death of Rory Alba, age 45, of Lamar on January 23. […]
Police Arrest Suspect in Alba Homicide
MEDIA RELEASE On 01/23/2013 Detectives with the Lamar Police Department filed paperwork requesting criminal charges of Second Degree Murder and Domestic Violence for Marla D. Abling age 47 of Lamar in reference to the death of Rory Alba. Abling was taken into custody at the scene of Mr. Alba’s death and has been in custody […]
Homicide Investigation Underway in Lamar
On Wednesday, 01/23/2013, at approximately 6:21am, Lamar Police Officers were dispatched to 805 S. 9th Street on the report of a dead body. Upon arrival officers discovered Rory Alba, age 45, of Lamar to be unresponsive. Lamar Ambulance Service personnel responded, but were unable to revive the victim. Officers on scene observed suspicious circumstances surrounding […]