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Santa Fe Teen Escapes Alleged Years-Long Captivity as Police Arrest Three

Prosecutor Vivian Galeano leads a probe holding suspects on accusations of illegal detention plus aggravated sexual abuse.

Overview

  • Police rescued a 16-year-old and her 11-month-old in the General López/El Abasto area and moved them into state protection with medical, psychological and social support.
  • Investigators detained three suspects in raids that seized firearms, knives, drugs and electronic devices slated for forensic analysis.
  • The teenager reported being confined for about five years, alleging beatings by her 19-year-old partner and forced prostitution at the hands of his mother.
  • She also reported injuries to her baby, alleging burns from cigarettes and insect-repellent coils, and sought help from neighbors after escaping.
  • The case is being treated as aggravated sexual abuse and unlawful deprivation of liberty, and prosecutors are examining evidence for indications of a broader sexual-exploitation network, with an extension granted to deepen the inquiry.