Kalin Burton Goodtracks, a 36-year-old resident of Ignacio, Colorado, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado confirmed the sentence following Goodtracks’ guilty plea to two charges of abusive sexual contact with minors on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.
The incidents occurred in 2019 and involved two children under the age of 12 who were related to Goodtracks and under his supervision at the time. As part of his sentencing, he will also serve 25 years of supervised release and pay a $10,000 assessment under the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act.
United States Attorney Peter McNeilly stated, “Mr. Goodtracks deserves to spend a long time in federal prison because he preyed upon children he was supposed to protect.” He emphasized that pursuing justice for vulnerable individuals remains a priority.
FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Mark Michalek remarked on the broader implications: “This case is a clear reminder that those who exploit children — including those on tribal lands—will find no safe haven from justice, no matter where they are.”
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation alongside the Southern Ute Investigations Division within the Southern Ute Police Department. The prosecution was managed by Assistant United States Attorneys Jeffrey K. Graves and Lisa Franceware.
United States District Court Judge Gordon P. Gallagher handed down the sentence on June 16, 2025.
