He began his career at the private firm Cooley & Godward in Denver, but felt called to public service, joining the Adams County District Attorney's office in 2001.
Two months before his death, he was named chief trial deputy, responsible for supervising 16 deputy district attorneys. sean may prosecutor
As of 2026, the murder remains an unsolved mystery. No arrests have been made, nor has a suspect been publicly named. He began his career at the private firm
His death was the first known murder of a Colorado prosecutor and only the 11th such killing in the country at that time. It shook the legal community, creating a lasting sense of insecurity and highlighting the dangers faced by prosecutors. Legacy and Memory No arrests have been made, nor has a
May left behind his wife, who was six months pregnant with their first child at the time of his death.
There has been speculation that May was murdered by mistake. Some investigations, such as those discussed by former El Paso County Detective Mark Pfoff, suggest the hit may have been ordered by a Colorado-based prison gang (211 crew) but intended for a different district attorney with the same last name.