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Roommate Of Murdered Lakewood Man Charged In Killing

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- The roommate of a murdered Lakewood man has been formally charged in his death.

Ryan Hicks has been formally charged in the murder of Dave Noren. Hicks, 34, is accused of murdering Noren, 49, and then dumping his body in Clear Creek Canyon.

Noren had been missing since May 20. Hikers found his body along Fall River Road in Clear Creek Canyon on May 31.

Hicks was arrested in Arizona. He faces a total of 19 charges including two first-degree murder charges and aggravated robbery.

Hicks was extradited from Arizona to Colorado to face charges in Noren's murder.

His next court appearance is scheduled for July 12.

David Noren
David Noren (credit: Lakewood Police Department)
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