Man, 81, Accused Of Sex Assault On 5-Year-Old Girl
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Posted: 7:58 PM Nov 18, 2008
 Last Updated: 12:56 AM Nov 19, 2008
 Reporter: Associated Press
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DENVER (AP) -- An 81-year-old Denver man faces charges of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl who was in his care.

The district attorney's office said Tuesday it filed five counts against Andres Torrez, including sexual assault on a child, sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust and sexual assault on a child with a pattern of abuse.

Torrez was being held on $50,000 bail. His first court appearance was scheduled for Thursday.

It wasn't known if he had an attorney. The Denver jail doesn't record that information or relay messages to inmates.

Prosecutors declined to comment on the relationship between Torrez and the child.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Posted by: Anon Location: CS on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Okay, how many rational people would leave a 5 year child with an 81 year old. There has to be more than a single incident in order for a pattern to occur. Watch before you critize. People do not begin offending at 81. Chris, the key word here is "person in a position of trust". This was not an act committed by a stranger. I suspect the whole story will be more concerning and sad.
Posted by: Anon Location: CS on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Sexual assault on a child with a pattern of abuse involves a history of sexual abuse. This pedophile should be registered as a sex offender and is why I have questioned the agency that is responsible for holding him accountable. I do not believe he should have been associated with a minor. I am curious why they have not reported the relationship between the child and offender.
Posted by: Steve Location: Woodland Park on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Shame Shame Shame on you folks who cast the first stone. Why don't we play the secret video of each one of your lives for all to see. I'm sure others would judge you as well for you devious and ugly act during you own life!!!
Posted by: Kay on Nov 19, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Was the pattern abused found through investigation on this child only though? It doesn't state he has a record anywhere else with anyone else ? Maybe there was nothing to indicate to these parents otherwise, quick to take the parents out without finding the whole story.
Posted by: Mo Location: C/S on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:42 PM
OMG! dirty, filthy old devil! i HATE pedophiles!!!!!!! may he rot in hell!
Posted by: ty Location: pueblowest on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:47 PM
He was charged with sexual assault with a pattern of abuse. This states that he has done this before and will continue to do so until he is put in prison.
Posted by: Chris Location: C/S on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Anon.. why is is ALWAYS the parents fault. Exactly what is wrong with you that you looked to blame the parents in EVERYTHING?
Posted by: Kay Location: Co Sprgs on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Anon, where are you getting information he was a known sex offender ?
Posted by: ty Location: pueblo west on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Being a law/psychology student, why did they not bring back the castration laws when they had the chance? This man not only needs castration, but he needs to serve his life behind bars with no form of rehabilitation except his own conscious. Sickening that the parents left this poor child with a sexual predator. They should face child neglect and child abuse as well.
Posted by: DELILAH Location: ARGENTINA on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:33 AM
THAT GUY SHOULD HAVE CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Posted by: anonamas Location: rocky ford on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:27 AM
ugh this guy is just sick why would you do that to a pore little girl..... like seriously!!!!!!!! ugh ppl make me soooooo mad!!!!!!!!! this guy is a perve!!!
Posted by: Rocky Girl Location: Rocky Ford on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:21 AM
This guy is a sick perve if he really did this to a harmless lil' girl!! People need to stop leaving their kids with people like this!!! UGH!!!
Posted by: Pamela Location: Downtown on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:54 AM
What a disturbed, deranged, demonic man. Do we have a castration policy in this state? Chop them off!!!!
Posted by: alicia Location: fountian colorado on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:01 AM
that is messed up you cant trust anyony these days not even your own famila look at me i am 17 now but when i was 2 years old i was raped by my real moms husband!!!!
Posted by: Anon Location: CS on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Okay what are they going to charge her parents/guardians with? Leaving a child with a know sex offender. They need to terminate the parental rights before these people can put this child in harms way again.
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