Laurel, MD, United States
The 12-year old victim was reported as missing and possibly involved in sex exploitation on May 25th, 2010. Trafficker picked up the victim in Washington, DC in an area known for prostitution on Friday evening and paid for sexual services performed in the back seat of his car. He then recruited her to work for him and took her to Atlantic City, NJ over the weekend. Under his direction, men paid to have sex with her over. The money was collected and held by the Trafficker. She told him that she wanted to return home but was held against her will. She feared him because of his size and age. He purchased a motel room for her in Anne Arundel County, MD on Monday morning, and told the child he would be back later to have sex with her. The child called a relative from the hotel room. It was investigated, and the girl was recovered and taken into custody.