Colorado Men Accused of Taking Photo After Rock-Throwing Death Will Stand Trial for Murder

Colorado Men Accused of Taking Photo After Rock-Throwing Death Will Stand Trial for Murder
A roadside memorial for Alexa Bartell, who was killed by a rock thrown at her vehicle on April 19, 2023 stands in Broomfield, Colo., on April 28, 2023. Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post via AP
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GOLDEN, Colo.—Three young men charged in the death of a 20-year-old driver who was hit in the head by a rock that crashed through her windshield will stand trial on murder and other charges, a judge ruled Wednesday.

After a hearing on evidence gathered by investigators, 1st Judicial District Judge Christopher Zenisek said there was enough at this stage to prosecute Joseph Koenig, Nicholas Karol-Chik, and Zachary Kwak for first-degree murder in the death of Alexa Bartell on April 19.