Two Men Arrested in Connection with Hamden Cold Case Homicides
Hamden police announced the arrests of two men, Brian Backman and Curtis Cole, in connection with two separate cold cases involving homicides that occurred in July 2020 and June 2021 respectively.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 7, 2026 —
Hamden police have announced the arrests of two men in connection with two separate cold case homicides. Brian Backman and Curtis Cole have been taken into custody in relation to the incidents that occurred in July 2020 and June 2021, respectively.
The Hamden Police Department stated that the arrests are linked to two distinct cases that had remained unsolved. Brian Backman is facing charges related to a homicide that took place in July 2020. Curtis Cole has been arrested in connection with a separate homicide that occurred in June 2021.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of the homicides, the evidence leading to the arrests, or the exact charges filed against Backman and Cole were not immediately available. The police department indicated that further information would be released as the investigation progresses.
The resolution of these cold cases marks a significant development for the Hamden Police Department and potentially brings closure to the families affected by these incidents. The timeline for further legal proceedings was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Jennifer Glatz on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.
