Cases related?
According to Snohomish County Prosecutor Hal Hupp, the cases are not related and Kristians recent jail sentence had nothing to do with Kyron.
The child molestation case occurred two years ago and the uncle was just found guilty and jailed on June 16, Hupp said. Kyron was not the molested child in that case.
When asked if Kristian Hormans child molestation conviction in Seattle, Wash., was part of the investigation in Kyrons case in Portland, Multnomah County Sheriffs office spokeswoman, Lt. Mary Lindstand, said, Yes, I can say that it is part of the investigation.
Clearing up misconceptions
There have been rumors that the arrest of the uncle came so close to the date Kyron went missing, that people believe his arrest was somehow connected to Kyrons disappearance.
Hupp pointed out that Kristian was not arrested. Kristians child molestation trial was scheduled months ago for June 16. He said, Theres a misconception that Kristian was arrested in 2009. He was not arrested, he was charged.
There has to be probable cause to make an arrest. In sex offense cases, as in other criminal cases, an investigation has to take place, he said. The prosecutors office has to follow-up with police, a court date has to be set. If the person is arrested they are typically released on bail and they are then out of custody.
If police make an immediate arrest they only have 72 hours to make a determination for charging the accused, Hupp said.
The case was heard that day. Snohomish County Sheriffs office spokeswoman, Rebecca Hover, told Examiner.com Monday, In February 2009 the judge ordered parole with conditions in Kristians molestation case.