Multiple reports say Arizona authorities are investigating allegations that a 17-year-old girl was held in a tent by her boyfriend for about four months and abused during that time. The girl’s family and police say the incident began on February 3, when the suspect allegedly picked her up in his car under the pretext of giving her a ride to school. According to the reports, the boyfriend later refused to let her attend school and kept her confined in an outdoor shelter rather than allowing her freedom of movement. Police allegations also describe the abuse as involving assaults during the period she was held. The suspect is identified in the reporting as Diego Marroquin Lopez, 18. Authorities are treating the case as a hostage situation and a criminal matter involving kidnapping and abuse, and they are pursuing charges based on their investigation. The reports do not provide additional details in the excerpted text about the suspect’s current custody status, the specific charges filed, or the circumstances of the girl’s eventual escape or rescue.
Arizona authorities say 17-year-old held by boyfriend for months
Multiple reports say Arizona authorities are investigating allegations that a 17-year-old girl was held in a tent by her boyfriend for about four months and abused during that time. The girl’s family...
- Arizona authorities investigate allegations that a 17-year-old girl was held in a tent by her boyfriend for about four months.
- Reporting says the alleged confinement started on February 3 when the boyfriend picked her up in his car to take her to school.
- Police allegations say the boyfriend refused to let the girl attend school during the confinement period.
- The reports describe alleged assaults and other abuse during the time she was held.
- The suspect is reported as Diego Marroquin Lopez, 18.
The 17-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped by her boyfriend Diego Marroquin Lopez, 18, on February 3 when he picked her up in his car to give her a ride to school.
2 months agoThe 17-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped by her boyfriend Diego Marroquin Lopez, 18, on February 3 when he picked her up in his car to give her a ride to school.
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