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Colorado College Student Charged in Murder Plot
3 Feb
Summary
- Student allegedly solicited two parties for murder-for-hire.
- Charges include solicitation and unlawful weapon possession.
- Suspect posted $50,000 bail, awaits court date.
Jackson T. Keller, a 19-year-old student at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, was arrested on January 29, 2026. He faces serious charges including criminal solicitation for first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a weapon on college grounds. The charges stem from an investigation launched the previous day, January 28, 2026.
Authorities uncovered evidence suggesting Keller allegedly attempted to persuade two separate parties to commit the murder of a fellow student. These solicitations were reportedly in exchange for a cash payment. The Fort Lewis College Police Department and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to his arrest.
Keller has since been released after posting a $50,000 bail. He is scheduled to return to court on February 23, 2026, to address the charges. It remains unclear if he has legal representation.
