School bus driver charged with harboring girl for 12 years

Colombian prosecutor reveals A Colombian school bus driver kidnapped a 7-year-old girl and held her captive for more than 10 years, until she escaped earlier this year.

The suspect, identified as Carlos Humberto Grizales Higuita, is facing kidnapping charges. Sexual assault of a minor under 14 years of age, sexual conduct with a minor under 14 years of age and pornography with a person under 18 years of age, according to prosecutors in Medellín. Colombia

“This man works as a school bus driver. He is accused of seizing control of a seven-year-old girl in early 2012 and taking her to a home in the city center.” Prosecutors said in a statement. “He is accused of psychologically manipulating and sexually abusing her. Make her believe that such behavior is normal.”

Investigators say the victim is in custody. Her name has been changed. She was taken to different buildings. in Medellín and Bello And she was banned from school.

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Carlos Umberto Grizales Higuita found after arrest (Fiscalía General de la Nación Colombia) (Fiscalía General de la Nación Colombia)

“When she was 16, she complained to her alleged abuser about the treatment she received. And in response, she was accused of being locked in the house. She managed to escape in February this year,” the prosecutor said.

They also said the victim was initially reported missing 12 years ago.

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The victims were taken to various buildings. in the city of medellin Colombia As shown here, prosecutors said. (Diego Cupolo/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

“Grisales Higuita was arrested by the National Police in Medellín,” according to prosecutors. “During the preliminary investigation He does not accept the charges of the prosecutor’s office.”