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Robert Laurencio Montoya wears orange prison jumpsuit on day of Kayleah Wilson memorial

At this writing, a memorial service for Kayleah Wilson, who was twelve at the time of her death, is taking place in Greeley. But earlier today, the focus was on a person whose involvement in the case was little known by the general public until after her body was discovered...
By Michael RobertsMay 25, 2010
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At this writing, a memorial service for Kayleah Wilson, who was twelve at the time of her death, is taking place in Greeley. But earlier today, the focus was on a person whose involvement in the case was little known by the general public until after her body was discovered.

Robert Laurencio Montoya appeared in Weld County court this morning, clad in an orange prison jumpsuit. He stands accused of sexual assault, for allegedly having maintained a sexual relationship with the pre-teen girl beginning last October. He’s next court date is June 15.

This charge is certainly lurid — but a gallery of Kayleah’s family photos, hosted by Stoddard Funeral Home, is anything but. To view them, click here.

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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.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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