HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — The Henderson County Sheriff's Office has arrested six people in connection with a reported kidnapping in which the female victim was tortured.
“We received a call about a suspicious person, discovered this troubling case and quickly made arrests,” Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said.
According to Sheriff Hillhouse, the woman met the suspects online and was "severely tortured" while being held against her will.
The following suspects were taken into custody and charged with aggravated kidnapping:
- Felicity Emanuelle Walker, 22;
- Summer Syler Lawrence, 45;
- Breonna Cheyenne Johnson, 22;
- Amanda Marie Andrews, 22;
- Shayne Joseph Anderson, 30;
- Charles K. Bryant, Jr., 21
According to the arrest affidavit, the victim was found at a home located in the 800 block of S. Park Cr. in Athens with severe bruising, burn marks and the word "rape" shaved into the back of her head. She was then taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Officials say the victim had been held at a residence in the 100 block of Waverly Way in Athens. She said she had been tortured during that time and had to call the suspects, "Master." The victim said the suspects beat her with a walking cane, their fists, award medals and other items. She said cigarettes were put out on her chest and her hand was burned with a wax sealer.
The affidavit states the victim's face was bruised, bloody and swollen, along with her arms, legs, back, chest and stomach. The victim also said she had been cut by a razor blade and her chest was used as an "ash tray." She said she was forced to eat cat feces and pieces of lettuce the suspects had spit on.
Hillhouse said the victim was being treated for her injuries and the investigation is ongoing.