A woman is found in Fargo, North Dakota after an alleged two-year captivity in which she was chained to a bed and abused. According to reports, her cries were heard when a maintenance or repair worker noticed sounds coming from her apartment complex and alerted authorities.
The woman’s ex-husband and his girlfriend are charged in connection with kidnapping and other offences related to the alleged confinement. Coverage also says investigators believe she was brought from Mexico and held under inhumane conditions. Court-related details in one report describe the physical means used to secure the chain to the bed area.
While the core account is consistent across outlets, each emphasizes different aspects: some focus on the duration and the alleged abuse, while others highlight the moment of discovery and the mechanism described in court documents. All reports frame the case as involving serious allegations of kidnapping, assault, and prolonged restraint.