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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

LONG GONE

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 | Published May 03, 2021

Decayed Corpse of ‘Cult’ Leader Found in Colorado HQ

‘IN STASIS’

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 | Published Apr 30, 2021

Shooter ID'd in Deadly Shooting at Dueling Denver Rallies

SENSELESS

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

Carol McKinley, Allison Quinn | Published Oct 10, 2020

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

‘WE HAVE NO VOICE’

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

Carol McKinley, Matt Taylor, Solomon Gustavo | Published May 28, 2020

Accused Family Killer Was ‘Concerned’ About How He Looked

GONE GIRLS

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 | Published Aug 19, 2018

The Black Cop Who Went Undercover in the KKK

COURAGE

Ron Stallworth, subject of the upcoming Spike Lee film ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ opens up about how he successfully infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan and the many disturbing things he found.

Carol McKinley | Published Jul 21, 2018

The Denver Post Is in Full-On Rebellion

TO THE BARRICADES

As employees from the paper protest against massive cuts to the newsroom and top editors resign, staffers tell The Daily Beast, ‘This is chaos.’

Carol McKinley | Published May 08, 2018

Rancher Arrested for Murdering Son, Dumping Him in Manure

BAD BLOOD

A Colorado man's mother and sister stand accused of shooting him in the dead of night and hiding his body in a horrific location after weeks of family infighting.

Carol McKinley | Published Mar 10, 2018

Columbine Kids Are Parents Now and Scared for Their Children

WE’VE BEEN AT THIS SO LONG

The psychological wounds still aren’t healed.

AD BY The Daily Beast | Published Feb 18, 2018

Wife-Killer Gets a Second Chance Thanks to a Lying Juror

‘Hello, my beautiful bride’

Jennifer was missing until her leg was found in a dump used by her husband’s company. Abby was never found. Michael claimed he was at work but the blood suggested otherwise.

Carol McKinley | Published Feb 09, 2018

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