Bio

Alexander Pogosyan was born on October 9, 1980, in the United States. He grew up in a suburban area. As a teenager, he began to associate with friends who may have influenced him negatively. 

During his teenage years, he struggled with peer relationships, which might have contributed to his growing sense of anger and isolation. His friend group often involved risky activities, pushing boundaries and involving themselves in questionable situations.

By the time he reached 17, conflicts in his personal life became more pronounced. He became involved in a troubled friendship with Michael Martinez. 

As Pogosyan was nearing adulthood, he was likely dealing with numerous emotional issues. These factors would later culminate in a tragic series of events known as the Labor Day Massacre that occurred in 1998.

Murder Story

On September 7, 1998, Alexander Pogosyan and his friend Michael Martinez went on a shooting spree in Aurora, Colorado. They armed themselves with shotguns and wore bandanas over their faces. Their actions resulted in the deaths of five people in two different homes.

The first victims were Eddie Morales Jr. and Zach Obert, both 18 years old. They were shot in a home in Aurora. After that, Pogosyan and Martinez went to another house. There, they killed 16-year-old Marissa Avalos, 37-year-old Penny Bowman, and her 18-year-old son, Greg Medla.

Later that day, Michael Martinez was found shot to death in an office park. He had suffered 13 gunshot wounds. Despite being a part of the crime, no one has been charged with his death.

After the shootings, prosecutors argued that Pogosyan and Martinez were acting out of revenge. Witnesses testified that Martinez was angry with people he thought had been "snitching" on him. Pogosyan's girlfriend claimed he admitted to shooting at least three of the victims.

In June 1999, Pogosyan was convicted of five counts of felony murder. In September 1999, he was sentenced to five consecutive life terms in prison without the possibility of parole. He was also convicted on additional charges, including second-degree murder and first-degree burglary.