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North Carolina Mother and Infant Safely Rescued After Armed Kidnapping; Third Suspect Still Sought

Two siblings are in custody on kidnapping charges, while an FBI-led manhunt continues for the third suspect, with a $10,000 reward offered for information leading to his arrest.

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Overview

  • Three masked suspects broke into a Garner, North Carolina home on Monday night, demanding $1 million before abducting a mother and her 11-month-old daughter at gunpoint.
  • The victims were released the following morning and sought help at a neighbor's home, leading to their safe recovery by law enforcement.
  • Siblings Paola and Miguel Duran Duran were arrested within 24 hours of the incident through a coordinated effort by local, state, and federal authorities.
  • The third suspect, Eleodoro 'Leo' Estrada-Hernandez, remains at large. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree kidnapping and felony firearm possession, with a $10,000 reward for information on his whereabouts.
  • The arrested siblings, who are undocumented immigrants, are being held on ICE detainers in addition to facing kidnapping charges.