A "kindhearted soul": Alexa Bartell Memorial Fund created after rock-throwing death
The Alexa Bartell Memorial Fund has been created after the 20-year-old woman from Arvada was struck and killed by a rock that was thrown into her windshield. Bartell died April 19 and her death has been linked to several other rock-throwing incidents that same night.
A statement that accompanied the memorial fund announcement read in part, "Alexa was an amazing daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She was an intelligent, kindhearted soul, with a bright future ahead of her. Alexa would do anything for those she knew and loved. This beautiful young life was taken way too soon."
Joseph Koenig, Nicholas "Mitch" Karol-Chik and Zachary Kwak were arrested and appeared in court Thursday morning. The suspects are all high school seniors.
According to the arrest affidavit, the three suspects had been throwing objects, including a statue, at vehicles since at least February. Investigators said at least one of the suspects admitted to that type of behavior on 10 separate days.
Seven vehicles in total were hit by what authorities now describe as "large landscaping rocks." It's believed the suspects were a in moving vehicle when the rocks were thrown.
Additional Information from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office about the Alexa Bartell Memorial Fund:
In lieu of flowers, a memorial/justice fund has now been set up in Alexa's name. This fund is open to accepting donations from the public. All proceeds will go directly to assist the family with future legal expenses, create an endowment fund for student athlete opportunities, and creating a permanent memorial in Alexa's honor.
We thank you for all of the thoughts, prayers, postings, and assistance in getting the word out about finding justice for our irreplaceable Alexa.
Donations can be made directly to the Alexa Bartell Memorial Fund at FirstBank.
Donations are also accepted via Zelle @ alexabartellmemorial@gmail.com
Donations are also accepted via Venmo @Alexa-Bartell-4 or the QR code below.
