Carol McKinley

Carol McKinley is a freelance print and broadcast journalist who has been covering news from the Rocky Mountains for 30 years. Besides writing for The Daily Beast, she is a field producer for CBS News. She has an M.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Denver.

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‘Cult’ Leader’s Corpse Found With Glitter Makeup but No Eyes

No foul play was evident in the case, but 45-year-old Amy Carlson left behind outraged family and a troubled religious sect.

Carol McKinley

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‘IN STASIS’

Decayed Corpse of ‘Cult’ Leader Found in Colorado HQ

Seven members of the “Love Has Won” group were taken into custody on various charges, including child abuse, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with human remains.

Carol McKinley

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Shooter ID'd in Deadly Shooting at Dueling Denver Rallies

Police say the suspected shooter is a private security guard, and was not attending the event as a protester.

Carol McKinley

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‘WE HAVE NO VOICE’

Minneapolis Burns in Night of Rage Over George Floyd’s Death

Protesters set Minneapolis police station ablaze while chanting “I can’t breathe.”

Carol McKinley

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Accused Family Killer Was ‘Concerned’ About How He Looked

Nick Thayer thought Shannan had left her house, but learned her keys and phone were left behind. Cops now say Chris killed her and their two kids.

Carol McKinley