Death of Juvenile Girl

Two Men Charged in Connection with Death of Juvenile Girl Found Near Arapahoe


April 19, 2010 - U.S. Attorney Christopher A. Crofts announces that two men have been charged in connection with the death of the juvenile girl whose body was found near Arapahoe on April 7. Kyeren Tillman, 19, of Arapahoe, has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor. Robert Spoonhunter, age 21, of Arapahoe, has been charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury. The investigation is continuing as to the cause of death and other matters, and it is possible that additional charges will be filed against one or both of these men. However, the investigation has not revealed that any other persons were involved and further arrests are not anticipated.

A complaint is only an accusation. In every criminal case, the accused is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, and the government always has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The death was initially reported to the Bureau of Indian Affairs who, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, immediately began a full-scale investigation. The Bureau of Indian Affairs/Wind River Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Riverton Police Department, the Riverton Fire Department, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Department, the Fremont County Coroner and the Wyoming Department of Homeland Security are all cooperating in the investigation of this matter.