CO - PD warns female hikers of sexual predator on Jefferson Co. trails, Flying J Ranch Park, Conifer & Alderfer Three Sisters Park, Evergreen, Jul ‘23

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DENVER (KDVR) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said an unarmed and at-large sexual predator has been targeting female hikers in the Conifer and Evergreen area.

The sheriff’s office said it has received seven reports of a man who has confronted female hikers who were alone along the trails of the Flying J Ranch Park in Confier, and one report of a similar incident at the Alderfer Three Sisters Park in Evergreen.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office provided a map of where they have received reports of the sexual predator approaching women at the Flying J Ranch Park.

Across the reported incidents, deputies say the man was in some cases naked, forcibly grabbing women, masturbating in front of them and engaging in sexual conversations.

Timeline of reports​

April 3​

The first report happened on April 3. The sheriff’s office said the suspect approached a female hiker.

June 13​

Similar to the April 3 report, the suspect confronted a female hiker. The sheriff’s office said the man’s behavior has become more aggressive each time.

July 18​

The suspect approached three separate female hikers and had predatory interactions with each of them.

July 24​

The suspect approached a female hiker.
After each incident, the victims said the suspect ran into the woods to avoid capture.

The suspect is described as:

• White man
• 20 to 30 years old
• Has a fit and athletic build
• Has dark-colored hair
• Carries a dark-colored backpack in some cases

Anyone with information on this man or who may be a potential victim is asked to call 303-271-0211 immediately.

The sheriff’s office wants to also remind hikers to be safe while out on the trails, and offers these tips:

• Hike with a friend or family member
• Don’t walk off trail
• Take your phone with you
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Let others know where you plan to hike

Female hikers warned about sexual predator along Jeffco trails

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said an unarmed and at-large sexual predator has been targeting female hikers in the Conifer and Evergreen area.

kdvr.com

 

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The unknown assailant has become gradually aggressive with every attack.Google Maps
The so-far-unidentified attacker is described as a white male between the ages of 20 and 30 with an athletic build and dark-colored hair.

Though the man has not worn any clothing for the reported attacks, he was spotted carrying a dark-colored backpack in some cases.

While police hunt down the suspect, officers are urging female hikers not to remark on solo expeditions and to keep an eye out for the naked man

Naked pervert attacking female hikers in Colorado woods: cops

The unknown creep has pounced on at least seven different victims in attacks that have grown gradually more aggressive since April.

nypost.com

 

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Following up on this case...

The perp, 20 year old Glenn Braden, was arrested in August 2023 and he confessed.
Jeffco trail predator suspect Glenn Braden told deputies he exposed himself to women while high, naked

According to the arrest affidavit, he said while he would never do anything to purposely hurt someone, "he felt compelled to commit these sexual acts in the presence of women" and that he "could not help his compulsion."

If he was getting more aggressive with each attack and he was only 20 at the time of his arrest, who knows how things might have escalated if he hadn't been caught.

He went to trial in October 2024.
Defendant sentenced to prison after exposing himself in front of women on Jefferson County trails

Judge Miloud then sentenced Braden to eight years in prison for the unlawful sexual contact charge and three years for the attempted sexual assault charge, which would run concurrent. She also sentenced him 364 years in jail with pre-sentence credit for the indecent exposure misdemeanor. She said he must register as a lifetime sex offender within five days.

(obviously the '364 years' was an error in reporting and should read 364 days.) According to the article, GB had been involved in a couple of incidences in South Carolina, where he had lived 2 years prior. Hopefully he gets treatment while in prison.