New York authorities defended a state trooper who did not immediately pursue the suspect in the kidnapping of Charlotte Sena when he dropped off a ransom note, stating that the family was receiving a steady stream of visitors throughout the night. The trooper found the note suspicious and alerted authorities, leading to a search for the suspect. Fingerprint analysis later identified the suspect as Craig N. Ross Jr., who was quickly apprehended. Experts supported the police's actions, citing the need to preserve evidence and consider potential accomplices. Ross, who is facing charges of first-degree kidnapping, is in custody without bail.
A state trooper who was guarding the home of 9-year-old Charlotte Sena failed to arrest Craig Ross Jr. when he allegedly dropped off a ransom note. The trooper did not stop Ross as he drove away in his pickup truck. The New York State Police are investigating whether the trooper should have arrested Ross at the time. Ross has been charged with first-degree kidnapping, and the investigation is ongoing.
The suspect in the kidnapping of 9-year-old Charlotte Sena in upstate New York has been identified as 47-year-old Craig N. Ross Jr. He allegedly held the girl in a camper next to his mother's home after abducting her from a park. The breakthrough in the search came when Ross left a ransom note in the Sena family's mailbox, inadvertently leaving his own fingerprint. Investigators traced the note to Ross and found Charlotte in a small closet space in the camper. She was rescued in good health. Ross has been charged with first-degree kidnapping, and additional charges are expected. The investigation is ongoing to determine if Ross is connected to any other crimes.
A 9-year-old girl named Charlotte Sena, who went missing during a camping trip at Moreau Lake State Park in New York, has been found safe and a suspect has been detained. Before her discovery, Charlotte's parents received a ransom note at their home, which had fingerprints on it that helped authorities track down the suspect. Cell phone pings from people in the area and information from campers also aided in locating Charlotte. The suspect, who was in the vicinity when Charlotte disappeared, was found after authorities searched several associated homes. Charlotte is reported to be in good health.
