Man Found Guilty Of 2nd-Degree Murder In Lakewood Stabbing Death

LAKEWOOD, CO — A man was found guilty Monday of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 43-year-old Brigido Badua in Lakewood.

In May 2019, Jesus Osvaldo Bernal, 37, met Badua when the two were released from the Adams County jail at the same time, the 1st Judicial District Attorney's Office said.

Badua and his wife were staying at the Trails End Motel, at 9025 W. Colfax Avenue, when Bernal arrived at the couple's room May 30. The two men had a "short conversation," before Bernal stabbed Badua in the heart with a large hunting knife, the DA's office said.

Bernal later admitted to the stabbing, and said he'd stolen the knife a few days prior and carried it with him everywhere he went, the DA's office said.

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Bernal has six prior felony convictions. Habitual criminal charges have been filed, and a habitual criminal proceeding will be held on the same day as his sentencing Nov. 3. If convicted of the habitual counts, he will face up to 96 years in prison.