US state of Alabama
12-year-old chews through ties and escapes kidnappers – police find decomposing bodies at crime scene
The man arrested in the US state of Alabama is accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old and murdering two people
© Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office
A 12-year-old girl believed to have been kidnapped and held captive was arrested in the US state of Alabama. In the suspect’s home, the police discover other victims.
The girl was noticed by a motorist walking alone down a street in Dadeville, Alabama, around 8:30 a.m. Monday morning. After her first aid, the twelve-year-old reported to the alerted police that she had been held captive but was able to bite through her bonds and escape. When the police entered the suspect’s mobile home, they not only discovered him, but also two decomposing bodies. That’s what they report “New York Times” and other US media agree.
Like the one in charge Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department According to the newspaper on Tuesday, a 37-year-old was arrested and charged with first-degree kidnapping, triple murder and two counts of molesting a corpse. According to Sheriff Jimmy Abbett, the remains were taken to the Alabama Forensic Institute for an autopsy and identification to take place.
Girl apparently kidnapped and abused for days
The court documents say the girl was tied to a bedpost for almost a week while being abused and kept in a drugged state with alcohol, reports WSFAa local TV station.
Authorities said the girl, who had not been reported missing, is “doing well”. “She’s a hero,” Sheriff Abbett said, according to the New York Times. She is safe and “we want it to stay that way”. Other people were also found at the alleged crime scene, reports WSFA, but Abbett did not give any further details. Traces are still being secured, but the police want to announce more details about the case in the next few days. In addition to the local police authorities, the FBI and Homeland Security are also involved in the investigation, reports the “New York Times”.
If the suspect is found guilty of kidnapping and two murders in court, he could face the death penalty.
Sources:“New York Times”, “WSFA12 News”.