Sean May Prosecutor File

Two months before his death, he was named chief trial deputy, responsible for supervising 16 deputy district attorneys.

He began his career at the private firm Cooley & Godward in Denver, but felt called to public service, joining the Adams County District Attorney's office in 2001. sean may prosecutor

His death was the first known murder of a Colorado prosecutor and only the 11th such killing in the country at that time. It shook the legal community, creating a lasting sense of insecurity and highlighting the dangers faced by prosecutors. Legacy and Memory Two months before his death, he was named

May earned his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1998. It shook the legal community, creating a lasting

Sean May was a dedicated and respected Chief Deputy District Attorney for Adams County, Colorado, whose life was brutally cut short in an unsolved murder in 2008. At 37 years old, May was a rising star in the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s office, known for his commitment to justice, particularly for victims of crime.

There has been speculation that May was murdered by mistake. Some investigations, such as those discussed by former El Paso County Detective Mark Pfoff, suggest the hit may have been ordered by a Colorado-based prison gang (211 crew) but intended for a different district attorney with the same last name.