Found Deceased CO - Kiaya Campbell, 10, Thornton, 7 June 2017 *Arrest*

[margarita25]

"The 15-year-old, who police are not identifying because he's a juvenile, was arrested late Saturday night for investigation of first-degree murder in the death of Kiaya Campbell, according to the Thornton Police Department."

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/new...ction-with-10-year-old-thornton-girls-killing

 

[margarita25]

"Thornton police spokesman Officer Victor Avila would not say whether the 15-year-old acquaintance Campbell was walking with is the teen who was arrested."

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"The 15-year-old was arrested at around 11:38 p.m. Saturday and was booked into the Adams County Juvenile Facility, police said.*

The investigation is still ongoing."


http://www.thedenverchannel.com/new...ction-with-10-year-old-thornton-girls-killing

 

[margarita25]

http://kdvr.com/2017/06/11/15-year-old-boy-arrested-in-death-of-10-year-old-kiaya-campbell/

"On Sunday, Thornton police thanked everyone involved in the search and the investigation.

“During the course of this investigation several local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, to include the Thornton Fire Department, Adams County School District 12 and many other search and rescue teams assisted the Thornton Police Department. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to those agencies as they proved to be an invaluable resource,” officials stated. “We would also like to thank the community for their willingness to assist in the search for Kiaya and for all the calls received on the tip line providing information on this case.”

Neighbors described the young girl as a beautiful soul who was vivacious and innocent."

 

[lizziginne]

Glad there has been an arrest. Sleep well sweet Kiaya


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[blefuscu]

Omg. What an absolute mess. Her parents must be devastated. His mom's probably feeling destroyed. What a senseless, pointless crime. Poor little girl. My heart is breaking

 

[Dr.Strangelove]

This case reminds me of the Alyssa Bustamante murder case. AM's apparent motive was "just to see what it felt like" to murder someone. So sad. 🙁

Was thinking the same thing. I suspect something like that to be the case her personally

 

[Jennifer17]

Is murder in the first degree premeditated?

 

[Mo Shellshocker]

Is murder in the first degree premeditated?

I had to look it up to make sure, but yes:

'First-degree murder: any intentional murder that is willful and premeditated with malice aforethought. Felony murder is typically first-degree. Second-degree murder: any intentional murder with malice aforethought, but is not premeditated or planned'

 

[Brighty]

Colorado

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[TD="width: 596"] The juvenile court may certify a child meeting age/offense criteria for trial as an adult in district court if, after investigation and a hearing, it finds that (1) there is probable cause to believe that the child committed an offense for which judicial waiver is authorized and (2) "it would be contrary to the best interests of the juvenile or of the public to retain jurisdiction." The law lists 14 specific factors to be considered in making the determination. While the presence of certain factors in a case constitutes prima facie evidence in favor of transfer (see Presumptive Waiver), the weight to be given to the various factors is otherwise committed to the court's discretion. Written reports may be considered in making the determination, but at the request of any party the authors must appear and be cross-examined. [/TD]

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[TD="width: 348"] Any felonious unlawful sexual offense involving either bodily injury to the victim or the use of threats, intimidation, or force; any of a long list of crimes (first or second degree assault, kidnapping, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, escape, criminal extortion, first degree arson, first degree burglary, and crimes against at-risk adults or at-risk juveniles), if it involves either (1) the use, threatened use, or possession of a deadly weapon; or (2) the causing of serious bodily injury or death. [/TD]

https://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/tryingjuvasadult/states/co.html

 

[Wyle_E_Coyote]

Yep. Loss of work and wages, travel costs for other family members, etc.

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Trauma therapists. ☹

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[otto]

I had to look it up to make sure, but yes:

'First-degree murder: any intentional murder that is willful and premeditated with malice aforethought. Felony murder is typically first-degree. Second-degree murder: any intentional murder with malice aforethought, but is not premeditated or planned'

As a 15 year old, is there a different charge because he is a child? I would hope that he is not tried as an adult. This just seems really messed up, and not something such that a 15 year old should never again see the light of day. Furthermore, at the age of 15, there should be adequate services to successfully change his behavior ... if not, modern psychology should be deemed nonsense.

 

[Kadoober]

I'm glad there's been an arrest, but depressed that it's who we thought it was going to be.

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[Mo Shellshocker]

As a 15 year old, is there a different charge because he is a child? I would hope that he is not tried as an adult. This just seems really messed up, and not something such that a 15 year old should never again see the light of day. Furthermore, at the age of 15, there should be adequate services to successfully change his behavior ... if not, modern psychology should be deemed nonsense.

You can't treat psychopathy, unfortunately. Some people are just wired wrong. Not saying that is the case with this boy, but at 15 and causing 'severe trauma and potential sexual assault' (as quoted in a link above), I hope he is charged as adult. 15 year olds know right from wrong and he is clearly a danger to people.

 

[Gardenista]

As a 15 year old, is there a different charge because he is a child? I would hope that he is not tried as an adult. This just seems really messed up, and not something such that a 15 year old should never again see the light of day. Furthermore, at the age of 15, there should be adequate services to successfully change his behavior ... if not, modern psychology should be deemed nonsense.

Todd Kohlhepp had oodles of therapy and progressed from rape as a juvenile to a serial killer.

Lock him up and throw away the key.

 

[FPsyDO]

Since the description of her body was 'gruesome/horrific'... I hate to think what was done to her.
Was she dismembered or mutilated ?

Going to give my thoughts on this--but just want to give a disclaimer my comments may be upsetting to read. I don't mean to offend or cause any additional discomfort, but I ultimately went into medicine and public health to share information and educate where I am able. I much rather prefer when I'm able to make people feel better, but I've had to learn to be okay with giving the bad and ugly when the circumstance arises.

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[Yvettea]

Mo Shellshocker: 'severe trauma and potential sexual assault' (as quoted in a link above)

Couldn't find the source. Could you please provide the link. TIA

 

[Mo Shellshocker]

Couldn't find the source. Could you please provide the link. TIA

Sorry, I didn't mean directly above. It was in one of the links posted after the body was found, I didn't post it, I just read it as part of this thread - it said, paraphrasing, that she was being examined to see if there was a sexual assault




I've just seen something on Facebook - am I allowed to post it? (unrelated to my above statement)

 

[Wyle_E_Coyote]

KDVR Facebook page, comments are interesting

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?st...600&substory_index=0&id=90018331599&__tn__=*s

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[liltexans]

Police say they arrested the male, who has not been identified, on Saturday night at 11:38 p.m. He was transported to the Adams County Juvenile Detention facility for investigation of first degree murder.

http://www.kcentv.com/news/crime/teen-arrested-in-10-year-old-girls-death/447810546

 

[Mo Shellshocker]

KDVR Facebook page, comments are interesting

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?st...600&substory_index=0&id=90018331599&__tn__=*s

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If the above is fine, then I guess I can post what I saw too... https://www.facebook.com/jeremyhub/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf - the comments in the top post regarding Kiaya are potentially interesting