Photos: Kenia Monge memorial walk

On April 1, 2011, recent Cherry Creek High grad Kenia Monge disappeared shortly after hanging with friends at a local club. That September, Travis Forbes, originally thought to be a good Samaritan, led police to Monge's body; he'll spend the rest of his life in jail for killing her. At...

By Michael Roberts

April 2, 2012

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On April 1, 2011, recent Cherry Creek High grad Kenia Monge disappeared shortly after hanging with friends at a local club. That September, Travis Forbes, originally thought to be a good Samaritan, led police to Monge's body; he'll spend the rest of his life in jail for killing her. At a memorial walk yesterday, though, Monge's family and loved ones shifted the focus from Forbes to Kenia, a young woman whose life was cut tragically short. Our Javid Rezvani took photos at this moving event. See them below. Page down to see more photos from the Kenia Monge memorial walk. Page down to see more photos from the Kenia Monge memorial walk. Page down to see more photos from the Kenia Monge memorial walk. Page down to see more photos from the Kenia Monge memorial walk. Page down to see more photos from the Kenia Monge memorial walk. Follow and like the Michael Roberts/Westword Facebook page.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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