In a shocking incident in Houston, Texas, a 52-year-old man named Lee Carter has been arrested for kidnapping a woman five years ago and holding her hostage. The victim, who was abducted from the street while pregnant, was discovered by police in a garage attached to Carter’s home. He now faces charges of aggravated kidnapping.
On April 7, 2023, Houston Police responded to a kidnapping in progress at 5251 Perry Street. Upon arrival, officers heard a voice coming from a garage on the property. Video footage captures the dramatic moment when officers broke the garage window, revealing a dog, a mattress, and the malnourished victim inside. The woman, approximately 30 years old, weighed just over 70 pounds at the time of her rescue.
The victim shared a horrifying ordeal, stating that she met Carter, also known as the rapper Viper, four or five years ago while panhandling. Carter initially gave her a dollar and later offered help, asking her to get into his car. For the following years, he held her captive in his garage, drugged her, and forced her into sexual acts. Court documents reveal that Carter would administer pills, crack cocaine, and other narcotics, rendering her physically unable to leave.
Despite the traumatic situation, the victim managed to use Carter’s laptop and the Text Now application to contact the police. She recounted previous attempts to escape, including breaking a window. The woman was taken to a hospital, but Carter retrieved her from there, bringing her back to his house. The details surrounding the fate of the woman’s pregnancy remain unclear.
Lee Carter was apprehended at a motel and is currently held on a $100,000 bond in the Harris County Jail. The arrest sheds light on the horrifying nature of the crimes committed, and the legal proceedings will be closely monitored as justice is sought for the victim in this disturbing case.
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