A Molalla man, previously registered as a sex offender, has been convicted of sexual abuse charges involving a young girl, an unsettling reminder of the heinous acts that can occur within seemingly ordinary homes. According to a news release from Clackamas County's official website, a jury found Colby Alen Greer guilty on six counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and two counts of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree.
The 32-year-old Greer's conviction came after the young victim, who is now 13, bravely disclosed to a relative that Greer molested her between the ages of eight and nine at his home, where he continued residing with his parents, and despite his disturbing history, it occurred where others in the household remained unaware as they slept. Greer's anticipated sentencing is set for December 4, and he could face at least 25 years behind bars, a consequence aligned with the gravity of his actions but one that may never fully restore the innocence lost to the child at his hands.
The young girl's testimony revealed that Greer would call her into his bedroom and assault her on numerous occasions. The two charges of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree follow under the stringent guidelines of Jessica’s Law in Oregon, which mandates a 25-year minimum sentence for adults found guilty of such predatory acts against children under 12.
Colby Greer's past includes a conviction in Clatsop County for Attempted Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree, in a case involving a 13-year-old girl in 2015; despite this, he received a mere 60 days in jail followed by 36 months of probation, details that cast a haunting shadow on the justice system's handling of sexual offenders, Greer was also required to register as a sex offender and charges were dropped in a plea deal, which perhaps serves as a dark prelude to the events that would follow years later.
Recognition for the case's successful prosecution was given to Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Det. Steve Hunter and Deputy District Attorney Brian Powell, who pursued the disturbing details to secure the conviction. The community now awaits Greer’s sentencing, which will determine the exact length of his incarceration for the irreparable damage done to the victim and the peace of mind forever disrupted in the Molalla community.
