Kiaya Mae Campbell, 10, was gifted to heaven far too soon on June 8, 2017. Born on August 22, 2006 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, she was the daughter of Chantel and Jacoby Campbell.
Kiaya's spirit sparkled brightest when she was singing, dancing, and in front of the camera. She was a 2017 fifth grade graduate of Monarch Montessori where she excelled in school, and was a beacon of compassion and benevolence to everyone around her. Her strong will and courage to assist those in need was matched only by her charismatic energy and passion for life. A life that shared a special affinity for owls, incomparable collections, and most of all music. Kiaya's love for music came to life most vividly around her parents, her aunt Jenasee, and cousin Bella. The songs she loved, the songs she sang, will forever be a soundtrack to our lives.
Kiaya is survived by her loving parents, Jacoby and Chantel Campbell, brother Alexzander Campbell, maternal grandparents Doug and Julie Beery, paternal grandparents Tom and Christine Campbell, Aunt Jenasee, Uncles Jonathan, TJ, and Mark.
Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO. Daughter of Chantel Beery Campbell, and Jacoby Campbell, both of Denver Colorado.
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Campbell disappeared Wednesday night while walking with her stepbrother from her home in the 12400 block of Forest Drive. Following an Amber Alert and an intensive search involving 23 rescue and law enforcement agencies, a child's body was discovered Thursday afternoon in a greenbelt area about 1½ miles from where Campbell disappeared.
The Adams County coroner later identified the body as that of Campbell. The 15-year-old boy, Aidan Zellmer, told police that he ran and became separated from the girl when it began raining hard. Some neighbors disputed that there was a rainstorm that night.
Update: Fifteen-year-old Aidan Zellmer had claimed he and the girl had become separated during a thunderstorm, but he has now been charged with murder. The charges do not include sexual assault.
Thornton Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the murder investigation of 10-year-old Kiaya Campbell, who went missing last week after last being seen with her 15-year-old stepbrother.
When Campbell was first reported missing, police said she was last seen with a 15-year-old boy. Investigators have not confirmed that this is the same boy who has been charged in her death.
"It's still ongoing, and there are still things to tie up at this time," said Officer Victor Avila, Thornton Police Department spokesman. "That's why we're keeping it close to the vest … to make sure we get a successful prosecution at the end of this."
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Detectives with the Thornton police arrested a 15-year-old boy at 11:38 p.m. Saturday for investigation of first-degree murder before booking him and transporting him to the Adams County juvenile detention facility.
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/kiaya-campbell-murder/
Kiaya's spirit sparkled brightest when she was singing, dancing, and in front of the camera. She was a 2017 fifth grade graduate of Monarch Montessori where she excelled in school, and was a beacon of compassion and benevolence to everyone around her. Her strong will and courage to assist those in need was matched only by her charismatic energy and passion for life. A life that shared a special affinity for owls, incomparable collections, and most of all music. Kiaya's love for music came to life most vividly around her parents, her aunt Jenasee, and cousin Bella. The songs she loved, the songs she sang, will forever be a soundtrack to our lives.
Kiaya is survived by her loving parents, Jacoby and Chantel Campbell, brother Alexzander Campbell, maternal grandparents Doug and Julie Beery, paternal grandparents Tom and Christine Campbell, Aunt Jenasee, Uncles Jonathan, TJ, and Mark.
Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO. Daughter of Chantel Beery Campbell, and Jacoby Campbell, both of Denver Colorado.
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Campbell disappeared Wednesday night while walking with her stepbrother from her home in the 12400 block of Forest Drive. Following an Amber Alert and an intensive search involving 23 rescue and law enforcement agencies, a child's body was discovered Thursday afternoon in a greenbelt area about 1½ miles from where Campbell disappeared.
The Adams County coroner later identified the body as that of Campbell. The 15-year-old boy, Aidan Zellmer, told police that he ran and became separated from the girl when it began raining hard. Some neighbors disputed that there was a rainstorm that night.
Update: Fifteen-year-old Aidan Zellmer had claimed he and the girl had become separated during a thunderstorm, but he has now been charged with murder. The charges do not include sexual assault.
Thornton Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the murder investigation of 10-year-old Kiaya Campbell, who went missing last week after last being seen with her 15-year-old stepbrother.
When Campbell was first reported missing, police said she was last seen with a 15-year-old boy. Investigators have not confirmed that this is the same boy who has been charged in her death.
"It's still ongoing, and there are still things to tie up at this time," said Officer Victor Avila, Thornton Police Department spokesman. "That's why we're keeping it close to the vest … to make sure we get a successful prosecution at the end of this."
Related Articles
Detectives with the Thornton police arrested a 15-year-old boy at 11:38 p.m. Saturday for investigation of first-degree murder before booking him and transporting him to the Adams County juvenile detention facility.
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/kiaya-campbell-murder/
Kiaya Mae Campbell, 10, was gifted to heaven far too soon on June 8, 2017. Born on August 22, 2006 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, she was the daughter of Chantel and Jacoby Campbell.
Kiaya's spirit sparkled brightest when she was singing, dancing, and in front of the camera. She was a 2017 fifth grade graduate of Monarch Montessori where she excelled in school, and was a beacon of compassion and benevolence to everyone around her. Her strong will and courage to assist those in need was matched only by her charismatic energy and passion for life. A life that shared a special affinity for owls, incomparable collections, and most of all music. Kiaya's love for music came to life most vividly around her parents, her aunt Jenasee, and cousin Bella. The songs she loved, the songs she sang, will forever be a soundtrack to our lives.
Kiaya is survived by her loving parents, Jacoby and Chantel Campbell, brother Alexzander Campbell, maternal grandparents Doug and Julie Beery, paternal grandparents Tom and Christine Campbell, Aunt Jenasee, Uncles Jonathan, TJ, and Mark.
Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO. Daughter of Chantel Beery Campbell, and Jacoby Campbell, both of Denver Colorado.
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Campbell disappeared Wednesday night while walking with her stepbrother from her home in the 12400 block of Forest Drive. Following an Amber Alert and an intensive search involving 23 rescue and law enforcement agencies, a child's body was discovered Thursday afternoon in a greenbelt area about 1½ miles from where Campbell disappeared.
The Adams County coroner later identified the body as that of Campbell. The 15-year-old boy, Aidan Zellmer, told police that he ran and became separated from the girl when it began raining hard. Some neighbors disputed that there was a rainstorm that night.
Update: Fifteen-year-old Aidan Zellmer had claimed he and the girl had become separated during a thunderstorm, but he has now been charged with murder. The charges do not include sexual assault.
Thornton Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the murder investigation of 10-year-old Kiaya Campbell, who went missing last week after last being seen with her 15-year-old stepbrother.
When Campbell was first reported missing, police said she was last seen with a 15-year-old boy. Investigators have not confirmed that this is the same boy who has been charged in her death.
"It's still ongoing, and there are still things to tie up at this time," said Officer Victor Avila, Thornton Police Department spokesman. "That's why we're keeping it close to the vest … to make sure we get a successful prosecution at the end of this."
Related Articles
Detectives with the Thornton police arrested a 15-year-old boy at 11:38 p.m. Saturday for investigation of first-degree murder before booking him and transporting him to the Adams County juvenile detention facility.
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/kiaya-campbell-murder/
Kiaya's spirit sparkled brightest when she was singing, dancing, and in front of the camera. She was a 2017 fifth grade graduate of Monarch Montessori where she excelled in school, and was a beacon of compassion and benevolence to everyone around her. Her strong will and courage to assist those in need was matched only by her charismatic energy and passion for life. A life that shared a special affinity for owls, incomparable collections, and most of all music. Kiaya's love for music came to life most vividly around her parents, her aunt Jenasee, and cousin Bella. The songs she loved, the songs she sang, will forever be a soundtrack to our lives.
Kiaya is survived by her loving parents, Jacoby and Chantel Campbell, brother Alexzander Campbell, maternal grandparents Doug and Julie Beery, paternal grandparents Tom and Christine Campbell, Aunt Jenasee, Uncles Jonathan, TJ, and Mark.
Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO. Daughter of Chantel Beery Campbell, and Jacoby Campbell, both of Denver Colorado.
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Campbell disappeared Wednesday night while walking with her stepbrother from her home in the 12400 block of Forest Drive. Following an Amber Alert and an intensive search involving 23 rescue and law enforcement agencies, a child's body was discovered Thursday afternoon in a greenbelt area about 1½ miles from where Campbell disappeared.
The Adams County coroner later identified the body as that of Campbell. The 15-year-old boy, Aidan Zellmer, told police that he ran and became separated from the girl when it began raining hard. Some neighbors disputed that there was a rainstorm that night.
Update: Fifteen-year-old Aidan Zellmer had claimed he and the girl had become separated during a thunderstorm, but he has now been charged with murder. The charges do not include sexual assault.
Thornton Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the murder investigation of 10-year-old Kiaya Campbell, who went missing last week after last being seen with her 15-year-old stepbrother.
When Campbell was first reported missing, police said she was last seen with a 15-year-old boy. Investigators have not confirmed that this is the same boy who has been charged in her death.
"It's still ongoing, and there are still things to tie up at this time," said Officer Victor Avila, Thornton Police Department spokesman. "That's why we're keeping it close to the vest … to make sure we get a successful prosecution at the end of this."
Related Articles
Detectives with the Thornton police arrested a 15-year-old boy at 11:38 p.m. Saturday for investigation of first-degree murder before booking him and transporting him to the Adams County juvenile detention facility.
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/kiaya-campbell-murder/
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