Kalin Burton Goodtracks, a 36-year-old resident of Ignacio, Colorado, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for abusive sexual contact with children. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado confirmed that Goodtracks will also face 25 years of supervised release and must pay a $10,000 Justice of Victims of Trafficking Act (JVTA) assessment after pleading guilty to two charges.
The plea agreement revealed that Goodtracks sexually abused two minors under his supervision in separate incidents in 2019 at his home on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Both victims were related to him.
“Mr. Goodtracks deserves to spend a long time in federal prison because he preyed upon children he was supposed to protect,” stated United States Attorney Peter McNeilly. He emphasized that seeking justice for vulnerable individuals, particularly children, is a top priority.
FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Mark Michalek remarked on the case: “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.” He highlighted the serious threat predators pose to community safety and the FBI's commitment to pursuing them.
United States District Court Judge Gordon P. Gallagher delivered the sentence on June 16, 2025. The investigation was carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation alongside the Southern Ute Investigations Division within the Southern Ute Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Jeffrey K. Graves and Lisa Franceware prosecuted the case.
