Lexington,KY, United States
This trafficker allegedly kidnapped his victim from Guatemala and forced her to live and work for him for 20 years. They moved to Lexington, KY about 5 years ago. He disappeared 2 years ago and his current whereabouts are unknown. The trafficker is also the father of his victims 2 adult children.
Location
United States · Lexington,KY · 2009 (location generalized to protect survivors)
Response & intervention
Information on how the case became known and how the police got involved has not been disclosed. However, Lexington Police Det. Jeremiah Harville says police are gathering information and evidence to give to federal investigators. The current whereabouts of the trafficker are unknown.
Information on the intervention for the victim is not being disclosed for her protection....and the in best interest of her children.
All that is known is the trafficker disappeared 2 years ago....and the victim is just now coming forward with her story. Nothing has been reported as to whether she is receiving services.
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