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26-year-old woman identified in Adams County homicide

The Adams County Sheriff's Office said Dominica Quesada was found dead in a home on Iola Street near Brighton on July 27.

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — Sheriff's deputies have arrested a suspect in the killing of a 26-year-old woman in Adams County on July 27.

According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a home near Brighton and found Dominica Quesada dead inside a home there. They learned that the suspect had already left, but they were able to distribute a description of his vehicle to surrounding law enforcement agencies.

The sheriff's office said Castle Rock Police officers later responded to a crash involving the suspect's vehicle, then found him and took him into custody. The sheriff's office on Friday identified the suspect as Jacob Schadler, 26.

Credit: Adams County Sheriff's Office
Jacob Schadler

The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office has charged Schadler with:

  • First-degree murder
  • Motor vehicle theft
  • DUI
  • Criminal mischief
  • Theft

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or visit metrodenvercrimestoppers.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

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