Two residents of Colorado Springs, Eugene Edwards, 57, and Destiny Benjamin, 30, have been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl resulting in the death of a 15-year-old girl. The charges were announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.
Court documents state that Edwards is accused of distributing fentanyl pills to a juvenile female who died from fentanyl intoxication. On June 7, 2025, emergency responders found the girl unresponsive and declared her dead at the scene. Investigators discovered nine blue pills marked “M” and “30” wrapped in a receipt linked to Edwards.
A search of the victim’s phone indicated she arranged to meet Edwards at an elementary school in Colorado Springs on the night before her death to purchase pills. Surveillance footage and license plate reader data placed Edwards’ vehicle at or near the school. Video later showed the victim outside her home smoking what appeared to be fentanyl about an hour after meeting Edwards; she died shortly afterward.
Edwards has prior felony convictions for drug offenses, robbery, and burglary. He was arrested on June 13, 2025. Authorities found suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine in his vehicle along with ten fentanyl pills wrapped in a receipt. During questioning, Edwards stated he received those pills from Destiny Benjamin.
According to investigators, historical cell phone records and text messages revealed an unlawful exchange between Edwards and Benjamin involving money for drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine. Edwards told law enforcement that Benjamin was his only current supplier for fentanyl pills.
Benjamin was also arrested on June 13, 2025. At that time officers seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, and a loaded handgun from her possession. She admitted to investigators that she provided illegal narcotics to Edwards.
Both defendants made their initial court appearance in Denver on July 28, where they were advised by a magistrate judge of the charges against them.
The potential penalty for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl resulting in death is no less than 20 years up to life imprisonment, a fine not exceeding $1 million, and at least three years of supervised release.
The investigation involved several agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Colorado Springs Police Department Metro Vice Narcotics Intelligence (MVNI) Unit, and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alyssa Christine Mance and Alexander Duncan are prosecuting this case.
“The charge in the criminal complaint is an allegation. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Case Number: 25-MJ-00145-CYC
