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Roommate Pleads Not Guilty In Lakewood Murder Case

Ryan Hicks, David Noren
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GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) - A man in Lakewood pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges he killed his roommate.

Police say Ryan Hicks, 34, killed David Noren, 49, in May.

Hicks is charged with two counts of first degree murder.

Court documents indicate Hicks robbed Noren and then killed him, and also used Noren's identity.

Noren disappeared May 19. His body was found later in Clear Creek County.

Hicks has a long criminal history, including convictions for robbery, fleeing from law enforcement and second-degree assault.

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