Man suspected of Northglenn murder now in custody, police say

Denver7 · Aug 15, 2026 · 183 words · By Kaylee Harter

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What to know about Man suspected of Northglenn murder now in custody, police say

A man wanted in connection with a Friday night homicide in Northglenn has been taken into custody, according to police.

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What happened

A man wanted in connection with a Friday night homicide in Northglenn has been taken into custody, according to police.

Why it matters

Alexei Munive-Rodriguez, 48, was wanted in connection to a fatal stabbing in the 10500 block of Irma Drive.

Common ground

Saturday by officers with the Lamar Police Department, located about 215 miles southeast of Northglenn.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Officers found Munive-Rodriguez hiding in a field, police say.”

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Only one specific web search result (a TikTok-related summary) mentions he was found hiding in a field; other sources mention the arrest but not the specific detail of hiding in a field.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Cuban Alexei Munive-Rodríguez, 48 years old, was arrested following the fatal stabbing of his partner in Northglenn on Friday, August 14.
https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2026-08-17-u1-e43231-s2706…

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web search NEUTRAL — Alexei Munive-Rodriguez, a 48-year-old Cuban barber, is suspected of a fatal stabbing in Northglenn, Colorado. After fleeing the area, he was found hiding in a field near Lamar and arrested without in…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/alexei-munive

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web search NEUTRAL — The search began after Northglenn police say Alexei Munive-Rodriguez stabbed a victim multiple times in the 10500 block of Irma Drive late Friday night. Despite first responders' efforts to save them,…
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/denver-metro-area-murd…

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Claim 2: “A man wanted in connection with a Friday night homicide in Northglenn has been taken into custody, according to police.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that a man (Alexei Munive-Rodriguez) wanted for a Friday night homicide in Northglenn was taken into custody.

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Claim 3: “Munive-Rodriguez was arrested around 8 a.m. Saturday by officers with the Lamar Police Department, located about 215 miles southeast of Northglenn.”

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Web search results confirm Munive-Rodriguez was arrested around 8 a.m. Saturday by the Lamar Police Department, located southeast of Northglenn.

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Claim 4: “Alexei Munive-Rodriguez, 48, was wanted in connection to a fatal stabbing in the 10500 block of Irma Drive.”

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Multiple independent sources identify the suspect as Alexei Munive-Rodriguez, age 48, and specify the location of the fatal stabbing as the 10500 block of Irma Drive.

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web search NEUTRAL — Alexei Munive-Rodriguez is wanted in a deadly stabbing late Friday night in Northglenn.14, officers responded to the 10500 block of Irma Drive on a report of a stabbing,” the Northglenn Police Departm…
https://www.kktv.com/2026/08/16/homicide-suspect-still-large…

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web search NEUTRAL — Alexei Munive-Rodriguez, 48, was wanted in connection to a fatal stabbing in the 10500 block of Irma Drive.Munive-Rodriguez was "quickly identified" as the suspect. Police said Munive-Rodriguez was ar…
https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/man-suspected-of-northgle…

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Claim 5: “Officers first responded to the stabbing report around 10 p.m. Friday on a report of a stabbing, and despite lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead, according to the police.”

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Multiple sources confirm police responded to a stabbing report around 10 p.m. Friday and that the victim was pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts.

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Claim 6: “Munive-Rodriguez will be transported back to Adams County, where he will be held pending the ongoing investigation, police say.”

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Multiple sources confirm that Munive-Rodriguez would be transported to Adams County to be held pending the investigation.

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web search NEUTRAL — The investigation quickly identified Munive-Rodriguez as a suspect, and Northglenn police issued a statewide alert.He will be transported to Adams County, where he will be held pending the ongoing inv…
https://kiowacountypress.net/content/homicide-suspect-captur…

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web search NEUTRAL — Alexei Munive-Rodriguez, 48, has been arrested as the main suspect in the tragic murder of Mayle Braustein from Ciego de Ávila, Cuba. The crime took place in Northland, and updates are still unfolding…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/alexei-munive-rodriguez-tikt…

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web search NEUTRAL — Alexei Munive-Rodriguez, 48, was wanted in connection to a fatal stabbing in the 10500 block of Irma Drive.Munive-Rodriguez will be transported back to Adams County, where he will be held pending the …
https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/man-suspected-of-northgle…

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Claim 7: “During law enforcement's efforts to locate Munive-Rodriguez, a Lincoln County sheriff's deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but a pursuit ensued and he eventually crashed near Lamar and fled on foot, according to police.”

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Multiple sources confirm that a Lincoln County sheriff's deputy attempted a traffic stop, a pursuit ensued, the vehicle crashed near Lamar, and the driver fled on foot.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sometime after the alert was issued, a Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy spotted a car matching the suspect vehicle description and tried to pull it over. “A pursuit followed, and the suspect vehicle ev…
https://www.kktv.com/2026/08/16/homicide-suspect-still-large…

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web search NEUTRAL — The NPD said a Lincoln County deputy attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle they believe to be associated with the investigation, but the driver refused to stop. After a pursuit, the suspect's vehicle …
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/statewide-agency-searc…

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web search NEUTRAL — Authorities said the search expanded after a Lincoln County deputy attempted to stop a vehicle believed to be connected to the investigation.
https://rollingout.com/2026/08/15/north-denver-homicide-sear…

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Claim 8: “A statewide alert was also issued to law enforcement agencies.”

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Multiple sources confirm that a statewide alert was issued to law enforcement agencies to help locate the suspect.

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web search NEUTRAL — A statewide alert was also issued to law enforcement agencies. Officers first responded to the stabbing report around 10 p.m. Friday on a report of a stabbing, and despite lifesaving efforts, the vict…
https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/man-suspected-of-northgle…

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web search NEUTRAL — A Blue Alert is a statewide alert sent after a police officer is killed, seriously injured, or missing after an interaction with a suspect who is on the run.
https://www.dictionary.com/culture/historical-current-events…

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web search NEUTRAL — A Phoenix officer is reportedly in stable condition following a Thursday morning shooting and the suspect is now the target of a statewide manhunt and Blue Alert.It's unknown if the suspect was wounde…
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