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He founded SpreadLove ABQ, a nonprofit that helps troubled youth in Albuquerque.
Overton is also part of the International District's leadership council, a group dedicated to curbing crime in the area.
Overton is now behind bars in California after Albuquerque police said his DNA connected him to a rape in Albuquerque in 1997 and another in California in 2004.
Police uncovered the evidence while working to clear a massive rape kit backlog.
For people like Jeffrey Holland, who worked with Overton on the leadership council, his reaction can be summed up in one word.
“Shock,” he said.
While Overton has not been convicted of anything at this time, Holland said it's difficult even hearing someone he knows and worked with is accused of something like this.
“It's unfortunate when these things happen, period, but when you actually have one degree of separation, then it hits home a little harder,” Holland said.
Holland said he's been in contact with others who know and have worked with Overton.
He said this has left an entire community stunned.
“You get to know people in your community, your peers and people that you work with and work around and collaborate with, so when something like this hits, it hits pretty hard,” Holland said.
A spokesperson for the district attorney's office in Albuquerque said they are investigating and have interviewed the victim; however, that case will not move forward until after the one in California is complete.
Overton was arraigned on charges Thursday in California.
He is being held without bail.
His next court date has not yet been set.
https://www.koat.com/article/prominent-albuquerque-figure-is-suspect-in-two-rape-cases/30937717
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