Aurora Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Child Sex Trafficking Amid Legislative Push For Stricter Colorado Laws

Kennedy Allen, 23, was sentenced to 20 years for sex trafficking a minor in Aurora. The case is fueling a push for mandatory minimums in Colorado.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 5:32 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Denver7

A Sentence For "Sexual Slavery"

A significant human trafficking investigation in Adams County concluded Wednesday with a 20 year prison sentence for 23 year old Kennedy Allen. Allen pleaded guilty in October 2025 to pimping a child, a Class 3 felony, following an undercover operation that uncovered the systematic exploitation of a minor. 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason characterized the crime as "human trafficking in its worst form," noting that Allen had effectively sold a child into sexual slavery to generate profits for a local gang.

The Undercover Investigation On East Colfax

The case originated on September 13, 2024, when the Aurora Police Department’s Direct Action Response Team (DART) conducted an operation near East Colfax Avenue and North Clinton Street. Officers observed a girl in revealing clothing engaging with motorists and identified her as a runaway who had been missing since August. After witnessing the girl enter a vehicle, police intervened and launched a comprehensive probe into her circumstances. Digital forensic evidence recovered from Allen's phone later confirmed he was recruiting, transporting, and profiting from the girl's commercial sexual exploitation through social media and encrypted communications.

Victim-Centered Prosecution And Trauma

The victim informed investigators that Allen used manipulation and threats to control her movements and prevent her from leaving the situation. To avoid re-traumatizing the minor, Aurora Police and the District Attorney’s office built the case primarily on digital data and witness statements, allowing the victim to participate through advocates rather than testifying directly in front of the defendant. Jenelle Goodrich, founder of "From Silenced to Saved," worked alongside the victim, noting that such support is critical because traffickers often manipulate victims into viewing law enforcement as a threat.