Man arrested for raping Decatur boy

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

— Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Missouri man Wednesday night in connection with raping an 11-year-old boy.

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Robert Kyle Reeves

Robert Kyle Reeves, 28, of 2646 Missouri H in Excelsior Springs, Mo., wasarrested walking along a road, according to investigator Kenneth Paul with the criminal investigation division of the Benton County Sheriff ’s Office.

Paul said Reeves was staying with a family friend near Decatur during the holidays. The boy’s mother left to run errands, Paul said, and when she returned the boy told her what had taken place.

Paul said the woman confronted Reeves and asked him to leave.

The boy was taken to Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County and interviewed, Paul said.

Deputies arrested Reeves a short time later, according to Paul.

Reeves was being held Friday in the Benton County Jail on felony charges of rape with a $100,000 bond.

News, Pages 8 on 01/11/2012