“We can confirm that an allegation was made to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office that Mr. Amos could be a victim of a crime,” Smith said. “We are thoroughly investigating that allegation and have consulted with our partners at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Human Services.”
“We have also been in contact with Mr. Amos and his attorney.”
Smith pointed out that the state of Colorado doesn’t have a crime titled “elder abuse” but provided a list of other offenses that could fall under that umbrella. Those charges include criminal negligence, assault, robbery, theft, caretaker neglect, sexual assault, and exploitation.