GOLDEN, Colo. (Apr. 11, 2022) – Isiah Alexender Bennett was sentenced on Friday by the First Judicial District Court to 30 years in prison for the murder of 26-year-old Raymond Jutting in Arvada (pictured). On Jan. 31, 2022, Bennett pled guilty to Second Degree Murder, and as a result of his plea, faced 20-35 years in the Department of Corrections.
On Jun. 27, 2020, Jutting arrived at 7846 Marshall Street in Arvada where he engaged in a verbal argument with Bennett, who was his cousin. Bennett remained in the house and Jutting was outside in the yard where the verbal altercation escalated through an open window. Bennett, armed with a gun, fired multiple shots at Jutting, killing him. Bennett claims he shot Jutting in self-defense.
“This was an execution, not self-defense,” said Deputy District Attorney Megan Bibliowicz. “Mr. Jutting did not have a weapon on him, he had a cast on his arm, and he was nowhere near Mr. Bennett when Mr. Bennett began shooting. With nine total shots to Mr. Jutting’s body, and all but one to his back, this was not self-defense, this was purposeful.”
Family members of Jutting described a loving husband, father, brother, and son who will be missed very much.