Walter Conwell, a 41-year-old Denver man, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for his role in a sex trafficking ring. Conwell pleaded guilty to two counts of interstate transportation of an individual for prostitution and was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge Christine M. Arguello on August 21, 2025.
According to the plea agreement, Conwell recruited two victims to work for him as prostitutes and transported them between states. He advertised the victims on various websites and made numerous promises to each victim, including providing housing, cars, health insurance, and clothing, which he never delivered. Conwell coerced and harassed one of the victims, including withholding her money and property. The other victim was under 18 at the time of the crime.
Conwell’s crimes involved traveling to Texas and driving the underage victim to Colorado, where he engaged in sex acts with the victim prior to promoting the victim for prostitution. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and was handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Melissa Hindman and Alecia L. Riewerts.
United States Attorney Peter McNeilly stated, "Federal prison is the appropriate place for a man who somehow convinced himself it was okay to take everything from these young women and sell them for sex." McNeilly added, "This case demonstrates our unwavering commitment to pursuing justice for survivors of human trafficking."
FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Mark Michalek also spoke out about the case, saying, "Like all sex traffickers, this man preyed on people who were vulnerable. The lack of respect he showed for basic human values is appalling." Michalek added, "His survivors face a difficult recovery process, but they are now on that path and their abuser is in prison, where he belongs. Combatting human trafficking continues to be an FBI priority as we work to keep communities safe."
Conwell’s sentence of 84 months in federal prison will be followed by eight years of supervised release. The case number for this crime is 1:21-cr-00364-CMA. This sentencing serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat human trafficking and bring perpetrators to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Human Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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