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Westcliffe Today
By the People, for the People
Colorado Man Found Guilty of Murdering 3 Neighbors Over Land Dispute
Hanme Clark to be sentenced on Friday for multiple counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and other charges.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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Years after three lives were cut tragically short in a small Colorado community, the man responsible for gunning down his neighbors was found guilty of murder. Hanme Clark is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday for multiple counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder, assault with serious bodily injury, and menacing with a firearm.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tragic consequences that can arise from long-standing property disputes between neighbors, underscoring the importance of conflict resolution and de-escalation tactics to prevent violence, especially in rural communities where land ownership can be a sensitive issue.
The details
During the trial, the defense requested that sentencing be held on Friday after the jury found Clark guilty on Thursday because the suspect's family and family members of the victims were already in town. The victims were 63-year-old Rob Geers, 73-year-old Beth Wade, and 58-year-old James Daulton. Patty Daulton, the wife of James, was airlifted and treated for her injuries at the time of the shooting. The dispute was reportedly over property and land boundaries, and Clark was reportedly seen leaving the area after the violent crime and was later arrested in New Mexico.
- The shooting happened on Nov. 20, 2023, along Rocky Ridge Road in a rural part of the county.
- Clark is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, February 20, 2026.
The players
Hanme Clark
The suspect who was found guilty of multiple counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder, assault with serious bodily injury, and menacing with a firearm.
Rob Geers
One of the three victims killed in the shooting.
Beth Wade
One of the three victims killed in the shooting.
James Daulton
One of the three victims killed in the shooting.
Patty Daulton
The wife of James Daulton, who was airlifted and treated for her injuries at the time of the shooting.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Hanme Clark's sentencing on Friday, February 20, 2026.
The takeaway
This case highlights the devastating impact that unresolved property disputes can have on small communities, underscoring the need for better conflict resolution mechanisms and a focus on de-escalation to prevent such tragic outcomes in the future.
