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**Donger** · 02-28-2011, 04:14 PM

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They are all being held without bond.

All live in El Paso County, although how they know each other is unclear. Woody and Sher are both in the military, and all four men are Facebook friends, 7NEWS has learned.

Investigators aren't saying what led to their arrests and their arrest affidavits have been sealed.

Authorities aren't releasing their mugshots because photo lineups are still being conducted.

The crime scene is still being investigated by crime lab and detectives will probably be there throughout Tuesday, Hanavan said.

Murder For Hire?

Christopher Wells and Amara Wells were in the midst of a contentious divorce, and Amara had a restraining order against her husband, according to court documents obtained by 7NEWS.

Christopher is accused of violating that restraining order on Jan. 21 and was arrested the day before the bodies were discovered. Wells was in custody on Wednesday morning when his daughter reported her mother's death.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office said Christopher Wells was in custody from 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, until he was transferred to the Douglas County jail at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Amara Wells had received thousands of text messages from her husband over the course of several days, according to court documents. He also e-mailed her and in one e-mail, Christopher talked about paying Amara back for some of her clothing that he destroyed.

That e-mail included this warning: "As you know, ignoring me has and will always have a negative impact."

Amara told authorities back in September that Christopher had withdrawn nearly $164,000 from the bank and had quit his job, according to court documents. In one e-mail, Christopher told her he was going to file for bankruptcy on March 1.

When 7NEWS asked Douglas County Sheriff's Office if this was possibly a murder-for-hire case, Hanavan responded, "You know, right now we're conducting this as a double homicide investigation and the only information that we're at liberty to discuss is that it was a homicide and we are following through with every possible lead."

Christopher Wells Violated Multiple Restraining Orders

The coroner said Amara and Robert died as a result of "sharp force injuries." The medical term is used to describe stab wounds, incised wounds and chop wounds.

Robert owns the sprawling house at 2470 Marlin Way with his wife, Tamara (Tammy) Wells Rafferty, who was out of town working when the bodies were found. Tammy Wells Rafferty is Christopher Wells' sister.

Court records show Christopher had violated multiple restraining orders and Amara had feared for her life. She also feared what her husband would do to himself.

In January, Amara told a sheriff's detective that she had a code word with her family in case it was needed and that she had filled out a release with her therapist in case anything happened to her.

She told a detective she "was at the end of her rope and in a hole that she can't get out of."

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said this is still an active investigation and anyone who has additional information in the case is asked to call the tip line at 303-660-7579.

Hanavan said the sheriff's office may release more information as the investigation develops and may hold a news conference later in the week.

02-28-2011, 06:53 PM

Obviously it is a murder for hire if the husband has been arrested and was in custody during the murders.

**Donger** · 03-01-2011, 11:22 AM

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Christopher Wells Violated Multiple Restraining Orders

The coroner said Amara and Robert died as a result of "sharp force injuries." The medical term is used to describe stab wounds, incised wounds and chop wounds.

Robert owns the sprawling house at 2470 Marlin Way with his wife, Tamara (Tammy) Wells Rafferty, who was out of town working when the bodies were found. Tammy Wells Rafferty is Christopher Wells' sister.

Court records show Christopher had violated multiple restraining orders and Amara had feared for her life. She also feared what her husband would do to himself.

In an arrest affidavit dated Aug. 12, 2010, Amara Wells told authorities:

# She believed Mr. Wells installed spyware on their computer to track all of her passwords.
# Mr. Wells hacked into her Facebook account, removing the block she had activated.
# Her father gave her a computer so Mr. Wells couldn't hack into it.
# Their life was perfect until Mr. Wells started using drugs.
# Everyone had tried to get him to go to rehab, but he refused.
# She was scared to death of him and couldn't believe this was happening to her.

In January, Amara told a sheriff's detective that she had a code word with her family in case it was needed and that she had filled out a release with her therapist in case anything happened to her.

She told a detective she "was at the end of her rope and in a hole that she can't get out of."

"It's very hard to believe this could happen between two people who years ago seemed in love," said Hitzemann.

Sher, Plake Have Criminal Record

According to court records, Sher was arrested in July 2005 for assault, domestic violence and harassment in Colorado Springs.

In 2008, he was arrested for drunken driving.

His latest arrest came in July 2010 when he was picked up for speeding, driving with a revoked license and being a habitual offender.

Court records also show Plake has been issued several citations for driving with a suspended license. He was also sued by a landlord trying to evict him from his apartment.

Sher In Army Reserve, Plake In Navy Uniform

Plake's Facebook page had a photograph of him in a Navy sailor uniform. The page said Plake studied to be a heating ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration technician last year at Intellitec College.

Sher is a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He appears in a green camouflage uniform holding an infant in a photo on his Hi5.com profile. He enlisted in 2002 and is a sergeant in the Reserve. Sher has been on active duty before but Fort Carson said none of the suspects are currently assigned to active duty out of the post.

Sher and a woman had a baby boy, according to a 2003 Colorado Springs Gazette birth announcement. His Facebook page said he was employed as a sales consultant at Rocky Mountain Auto Brokers in Colorado Springs.

Under college experience, Sher wrote on Facebook: "to (sic) much work."

Woody's Facebook page says he's married and offers this "philosophy" comment: "Being a pacifist between (sic) wars is like being a vegitarian (sic) between meals."

Woody also quotes John Adams: "We should be unfaithful to ourselves if we should ever lose sight of the danger to our liberties if anything partial or extraneous should infect the purity of our free, fair, virtuous, and independent elections."

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said this is still an active investigation and anyone who has additional information in the case is asked to call the tip line at 303-660-7579.

Hanavan said the sheriff's office may release more information as the investigation develops and may hold a news conference later in the week.

**DaFace** · 03-02-2011, 10:21 AM

It's been a week, so I'm going to go ahead and unstick the thread. However, please feel free to bump the thread with updates as more info becomes available. Best of luck for a speedy resolution, CP.

**CosmicPal** · 03-07-2011, 10:23 PM

I am back home now.

It had been a very difficult and emotional week. The good news is that they've caught all the men involved. There is some additional good news, but unfortunately, I am not able to share that right now. (Our attorney discovered this online, therefore, I can no longer comment about the case.)

Again, I cannot begin to tell you how blessed I am to have such a strong relationship with my fellow Chiefs fans. You guys rock! Your concerns, prayers, sympathies, etc. do help. There will forever be an enormous hole in my life from now on, but you guys do help with the healing process.

After the funeral, I took some of my brother's lifelong friends to his favorite local bar. The bartender let us have the pool table for the rest of the night at no charge. Before we closed the bar, we all gathered for a group photo. One of the bartenders jumped up on the booth to snap a picture when a hot girl came out of nowhere, jumped in front of the cameraman and flashed her breasts! The entire place erupted in laughter. And the first thing to come to mind was that that had to have been the spirit of my brother. He was always a prankster.

It was a great way to end a profoundly emotional day.

Thanks for all of your support. I will never forget this as long as I live. This thread meant a lot to me. You guys rock!

**CosmicPal** · 02-23-2012, 10:21 AM

It is with a hard heart I bring this up, but it is a year to the date that this senseless tragedy occurred and it has been a very difficult day since I'd been whisked awake around 2:30AM. (Ironically, about the same time the murders of my brother and his sister-in-law occurred.)

The reason for this is that I've never forgotten the overwhelming support I've received from the Planet. You guys were paramount to my being strong and moving forward with the sort of zest required to make life happen. You guys were also a profound reminder that even when the world is at its darkest moment, there is a light in the world that is illuminated by the friends you make and keep.

And I thank you ALL for that.

You are ALL a testament to why the Chiefs are supported by some of the most remarkable and supportive fans in all of football.

I can't talk about the events until after the trials are over, but I can convey my love and gratitude for those who have supported me through this past year.

Thanks...
CosmicPal

**Dave Lane** · 02-23-2012, 10:31 AM

Dude best wishes for a recovery and a life that would make your brother proud of you. Good luck in all you do and I'd love to see the update / sentencing for the monsters involved.

Hard for me to fathom such brutality in the world. Be strong.

BoneKrusher · 02-23-2012, 10:37 AM

this was just terrible.
i wasn't around last year, just saw this thread and wanted to wish you a speedy recovery.

**gblowfish** · 02-23-2012, 10:38 AM

Hang in there, Cosmic Dude...

**SuperChief** · 02-23-2012, 10:58 AM

Be strong, friend. Time heals all wounds, as they say.

**Dartgod** · 02-23-2012, 11:00 AM

I'm glad to see that you are coping with this as best as possible.

Has the trial for this started yet?

**CosmicPal** · 02-23-2012, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod

I'm glad to see that you are coping with this as best as possible.

Has the trial for this started yet?

Thanks...

They should start some time later this year. We should know in a couple of months.

**Dartgod** · 02-23-2012, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmicPal

Thanks...

They should start some time later this year. We should know in a couple of months.

Great. I hope for a speedy trial and closure for you and your family.

Rasputin · 02-23-2012, 11:40 AM

Continued prayers and thoughts & best wishes go out to you and your family. Even in this God can make a blessing out of it but it takes time & only God can heal your pain, but want you to find comfort that we at Chiefs Planet and others that love you are with you.

kepp · 02-23-2012, 11:03 AM

I heard someone say recently that you never really get over things like this, but that you can learn to live, and cope, with them better. Here's to you & everyone involved being able to do that.

02-28-2011, 04:14 PM	#1
Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $6789900 VARSITY	More: They are all being held without bond. All live in El Paso County, although how they know each other is unclear. Woody and Sher are both in the military, and all four men are Facebook friends, 7NEWS has learned. Investigators aren't saying what led to their arrests and their arrest affidavits have been sealed. Authorities aren't releasing their mugshots because photo lineups are still being conducted. The crime scene is still being investigated by crime lab and detectives will probably be there throughout Tuesday, Hanavan said. Murder For Hire? Christopher Wells and Amara Wells were in the midst of a contentious divorce, and Amara had a restraining order against her husband, according to court documents obtained by 7NEWS. Christopher is accused of violating that restraining order on Jan. 21 and was arrested the day before the bodies were discovered. Wells was in custody on Wednesday morning when his daughter reported her mother's death. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office said Christopher Wells was in custody from 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, until he was transferred to the Douglas County jail at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22. Amara Wells had received thousands of text messages from her husband over the course of several days, according to court documents. He also e-mailed her and in one e-mail, Christopher talked about paying Amara back for some of her clothing that he destroyed. That e-mail included this warning: "As you know, ignoring me has and will always have a negative impact." Amara told authorities back in September that Christopher had withdrawn nearly $164,000 from the bank and had quit his job, according to court documents. In one e-mail, Christopher told her he was going to file for bankruptcy on March 1. When 7NEWS asked Douglas County Sheriff's Office if this was possibly a murder-for-hire case, Hanavan responded, "You know, right now we're conducting this as a double homicide investigation and the only information that we're at liberty to discuss is that it was a homicide and we are following through with every possible lead." Christopher Wells Violated Multiple Restraining Orders The coroner said Amara and Robert died as a result of "sharp force injuries." The medical term is used to describe stab wounds, incised wounds and chop wounds. Robert owns the sprawling house at 2470 Marlin Way with his wife, Tamara (Tammy) Wells Rafferty, who was out of town working when the bodies were found. Tammy Wells Rafferty is Christopher Wells' sister. Court records show Christopher had violated multiple restraining orders and Amara had feared for her life. She also feared what her husband would do to himself. In January, Amara told a sheriff's detective that she had a code word with her family in case it was needed and that she had filled out a release with her therapist in case anything happened to her. She told a detective she "was at the end of her rope and in a hole that she can't get out of." The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said this is still an active investigation and anyone who has additional information in the case is asked to call the tip line at 303-660-7579. Hanavan said the sheriff's office may release more information as the investigation develops and may hold a news conference later in the week. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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02-28-2011, 06:53 PM	#2
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Obviously it is a murder for hire if the husband has been arrested and was in custody during the murders.
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03-01-2011, 11:22 AM	#3
Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $6789900 VARSITY	More: Christopher Wells Violated Multiple Restraining Orders The coroner said Amara and Robert died as a result of "sharp force injuries." The medical term is used to describe stab wounds, incised wounds and chop wounds. Robert owns the sprawling house at 2470 Marlin Way with his wife, Tamara (Tammy) Wells Rafferty, who was out of town working when the bodies were found. Tammy Wells Rafferty is Christopher Wells' sister. Court records show Christopher had violated multiple restraining orders and Amara had feared for her life. She also feared what her husband would do to himself. In an arrest affidavit dated Aug. 12, 2010, Amara Wells told authorities: # She believed Mr. Wells installed spyware on their computer to track all of her passwords. # Mr. Wells hacked into her Facebook account, removing the block she had activated. # Her father gave her a computer so Mr. Wells couldn't hack into it. # Their life was perfect until Mr. Wells started using drugs. # Everyone had tried to get him to go to rehab, but he refused. # She was scared to death of him and couldn't believe this was happening to her. In January, Amara told a sheriff's detective that she had a code word with her family in case it was needed and that she had filled out a release with her therapist in case anything happened to her. She told a detective she "was at the end of her rope and in a hole that she can't get out of." "It's very hard to believe this could happen between two people who years ago seemed in love," said Hitzemann. Sher, Plake Have Criminal Record According to court records, Sher was arrested in July 2005 for assault, domestic violence and harassment in Colorado Springs. In 2008, he was arrested for drunken driving. His latest arrest came in July 2010 when he was picked up for speeding, driving with a revoked license and being a habitual offender. Court records also show Plake has been issued several citations for driving with a suspended license. He was also sued by a landlord trying to evict him from his apartment. Sher In Army Reserve, Plake In Navy Uniform Plake's Facebook page had a photograph of him in a Navy sailor uniform. The page said Plake studied to be a heating ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration technician last year at Intellitec College. Sher is a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He appears in a green camouflage uniform holding an infant in a photo on his Hi5.com profile. He enlisted in 2002 and is a sergeant in the Reserve. Sher has been on active duty before but Fort Carson said none of the suspects are currently assigned to active duty out of the post. Sher and a woman had a baby boy, according to a 2003 Colorado Springs Gazette birth announcement. His Facebook page said he was employed as a sales consultant at Rocky Mountain Auto Brokers in Colorado Springs. Under college experience, Sher wrote on Facebook: "to (sic) much work." Woody's Facebook page says he's married and offers this "philosophy" comment: "Being a pacifist between (sic) wars is like being a vegitarian (sic) between meals." Woody also quotes John Adams: "We should be unfaithful to ourselves if we should ever lose sight of the danger to our liberties if anything partial or extraneous should infect the purity of our free, fair, virtuous, and independent elections." The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said this is still an active investigation and anyone who has additional information in the case is asked to call the tip line at 303-660-7579. Hanavan said the sheriff's office may release more information as the investigation develops and may hold a news conference later in the week. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
Posts: 191,142

03-02-2011, 10:21 AM	#4
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1973101	It's been a week, so I'm going to go ahead and unstick the thread. However, please feel free to bump the thread with updates as more info becomes available. Best of luck for a speedy resolution, CP.
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03-07-2011, 10:23 PM	#5
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	I am back home now. It had been a very difficult and emotional week. The good news is that they've caught all the men involved. There is some additional good news, but unfortunately, I am not able to share that right now. (Our attorney discovered this online, therefore, I can no longer comment about the case.) Again, I cannot begin to tell you how blessed I am to have such a strong relationship with my fellow Chiefs fans. You guys rock! Your concerns, prayers, sympathies, etc. do help. There will forever be an enormous hole in my life from now on, but you guys do help with the healing process. After the funeral, I took some of my brother's lifelong friends to his favorite local bar. The bartender let us have the pool table for the rest of the night at no charge. Before we closed the bar, we all gathered for a group photo. One of the bartenders jumped up on the booth to snap a picture when a hot girl came out of nowhere, jumped in front of the cameraman and flashed her breasts! The entire place erupted in laughter. And the first thing to come to mind was that that had to have been the spirit of my brother. He was always a prankster. It was a great way to end a profoundly emotional day. Thanks for all of your support. I will never forget this as long as I live. This thread meant a lot to me. You guys rock! __________________ - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - Four blessings upon my fellow planeteers: Older whiskey, younger women, faster horses, and more money.
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02-23-2012, 10:21 AM	#6
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	It is with a hard heart I bring this up, but it is a year to the date that this senseless tragedy occurred and it has been a very difficult day since I'd been whisked awake around 2:30AM. (Ironically, about the same time the murders of my brother and his sister-in-law occurred.) The reason for this is that I've never forgotten the overwhelming support I've received from the Planet. You guys were paramount to my being strong and moving forward with the sort of zest required to make life happen. You guys were also a profound reminder that even when the world is at its darkest moment, there is a light in the world that is illuminated by the friends you make and keep. And I thank you ALL for that. You are ALL a testament to why the Chiefs are supported by some of the most remarkable and supportive fans in all of football. I can't talk about the events until after the trials are over, but I can convey my love and gratitude for those who have supported me through this past year. Thanks... CosmicPal __________________ - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - Four blessings upon my fellow planeteers: Older whiskey, younger women, faster horses, and more money.
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02-23-2012, 10:31 AM	#7
Dave Lane Space Cadet and Aczabel Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kanab, UT, USA Casino cash: $9333275 VARSITY	Dude best wishes for a recovery and a life that would make your brother proud of you. Good luck in all you do and I'd love to see the update / sentencing for the monsters involved. Hard for me to fathom such brutality in the world. Be strong. __________________ Thanks, Trump for the civics lesson. We are learning so much about RICO, espionage, sedition, impeachment, the 25th Amendment, order of succession, nepotism, separation of powers, 1st Amendment, obstruction of justice, the emoluments clause, conflicts of interest, collusion, sanctions, oligarchs, money laundering and so much more.
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02-23-2012, 10:37 AM	#8
BoneKrusher That's Right Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bluefield, Virginia Casino cash: $9976645	this was just terrible. i wasn't around last year, just saw this thread and wanted to wish you a speedy recovery. __________________ "MaHomes/MaAuto"
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02-23-2012, 10:38 AM	#9
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $16856178 VARSITY	Hang in there, Cosmic Dude...
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02-23-2012, 10:58 AM	#10
SuperChief Damn it feels good. Join Date: Mar 2011 Casino cash: $7537978	Be strong, friend. Time heals all wounds, as they say.
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02-23-2012, 11:00 AM	#11
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $3500000	I'm glad to see that you are coping with this as best as possible. Has the trial for this started yet? __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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02-23-2012, 11:40 AM	#14
Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $-44579	Continued prayers and thoughts & best wishes go out to you and your family. Even in this God can make a blessing out of it but it takes time & only God can heal your pain, but want you to find comfort that we at Chiefs Planet and others that love you are with you. __________________ "Those who don't believe in magic will never find it"
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02-23-2012, 11:03 AM	#15
kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $3449212	I heard someone say recently that you never really get over things like this, but that you can learn to live, and cope, with them better. Here's to you & everyone involved being able to do that.
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