Crime06 April, 20261 min read
Four Texas Teens Charged with Kidnapping and Torturing Classmate
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Four 17-year-old Texas teens charged with aggravated kidnapping after kidnapping and torturing a former classmate. Motive stemmed from dispute over a suspect's girlfriend, with victim targeted for talking to her.
The Kidnapping and Torture
Four 17-year-old Texas teens were arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon. The victim was lured into a car and subjected to an hours-long ordeal including being held at gunpoint, duct-taped, beaten, forced to drink alcohol, and burned. The suspects threatened to kill him and harm his family if he went to the police.
After being released, the victim immediately reported the assault to authorities. Police confirmed his injuries matched his account. Some suspects admitted to planning the attack for days, and one recorded the ordeal on a phone.
Community Response
The attack has left students and the community deeply shaken. A student said it was insane, especially at their school.
The Del Valle ISD described the suspects as former students. If convicted, the teens could face 5 to 99 years in prison.
Charges and Evidence
All four suspects face first-degree felony charges. Lemus-Perez is also charged with organized criminal activity. The assault was recorded on a phone.
Some suspects admitted they had been plotting the attack for days. The victim was targeted for talking to one of the suspect’s girlfriends.