"47-Year Sentence for Kidnapper of 9-Year-Old Girl in NY Park"

Craig Ross Jr. has been sentenced to 47 years to life in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl in upstate New York. The incident occurred at Moreau Lake State Park, sparking a massive search that ended with the girl being found alive in a trailer in the backyard of Ross’ mother’s home. Ross, who pleaded guilty to first-degree kidnapping and predatory sexual assault against a child, was described by the Saratoga County District Attorney as responsible for "heinous and despicable acts" and was sentenced to an aggregate of 47 years to life in prison.