Police Say 3 Colorado Men Tortured Their Housemate Over 14-Hour Period

Mar. 15, 2025

Jason Edward Carlson, left, Sherell Cortez Allen, center, and Luke Leonard Anay.Photo:Jefferson County Sheriff’s OfficeThree Colorado men are charged with attempted murder after authorities say they tortured their housemate for 14 hours.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says it was alerted to a man hospitalized who said he was tied up and tortured.The man suffered multiple injuries to his body after he was beaten, burned and whipped, police say.At one point, according to police, the man lost consciousness after a suspect allegedly stepped on his neck and applied pressure.The man’s housemates were subsequently arrested in connection with the incident. Sheriff’s deputies arrested the homeowner, Jason Carlson, 49. Two other men, who are associated with the address, Sherell Allen, 48, and Luke Anaya, 41, were also arrested.Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.All three men are charged with attempted first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping and assault, the sheriff’s office says.Police are still seeking a fourth suspect.

Jason Edward Carlson, left, Sherell Cortez Allen, center, and Luke Leonard Anay.Photo:Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Three Colorado men are charged with attempted murder after authorities say they tortured their housemate for 14 hours.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says it was alerted to a man hospitalized who said he was tied up and tortured.The man suffered multiple injuries to his body after he was beaten, burned and whipped, police say.At one point, according to police, the man lost consciousness after a suspect allegedly stepped on his neck and applied pressure.The man’s housemates were subsequently arrested in connection with the incident. Sheriff’s deputies arrested the homeowner, Jason Carlson, 49. Two other men, who are associated with the address, Sherell Allen, 48, and Luke Anaya, 41, were also arrested.Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.All three men are charged with attempted first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping and assault, the sheriff’s office says.Police are still seeking a fourth suspect.

Three Colorado men are charged with attempted murder after authorities say they tortured their housemate for 14 hours.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says it was alerted to a man hospitalized who said he was tied up and tortured.

The man suffered multiple injuries to his body after he was beaten, burned and whipped, police say.

At one point, according to police, the man lost consciousness after a suspect allegedly stepped on his neck and applied pressure.

The man’s housemates were subsequently arrested in connection with the incident. Sheriff’s deputies arrested the homeowner, Jason Carlson, 49. Two other men, who are associated with the address, Sherell Allen, 48, and Luke Anaya, 41, were also arrested.

Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.

All three men are charged with attempted first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping and assault, the sheriff’s office says.

Police are still seeking a fourth suspect.

source: people.com