The People of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff-Appellant: v. Patrick Nkongolo. Defendant-Appellee:

Summary

The court held that statements made by Nkongolo during a police-directed text-message conversation with the victim's father were voluntary and admissible. Although the father acted as a government agent, his conduct was not coercive, and the circumstances did not significantly overbear Nkongolo's will or induce his statements. The court reversed the suppression order as to the November 15 statements and remanded for further proceedings.