Monday, April 27, 2015

Thugs Kidnapped Korean War Veteran Couple

POLICE: 2 ARRESTED IN KIDNAPPING OF VETERAN, GIRLFRIEND
ABC 6 News
Saturday, April 25, 2015

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Authorities say two people have been arrested in the kidnapping case of an 86-year-old veteran and his girlfriend in Southwest Philadelphia.

25-year-old Damon Cornish of the 5900 block of 21st Street and 23-year-old Vashti Williams of the 500 block of South 56th Street were taken into custody.

Cornish has been charged with theft and unauthorized use of an auto. Williams is charged with robbery, criminal conspiracy, kidnapping and related offenses.

More arrests are expected.

Authorities say three women kidnapped the veteran and his girlfriend in Southwest Philadelphia then opened a bank account and rented cars in the victim's name.

55-year-old Priscilla Jones doesn't know the trio of women who had a small child with them.

The suspects allegedly abducted her and her 86-year-old boyfriend George Saunders.

Saunders is a Korean War veteran with a double knee replacement.

Both victims use canes and walkers and are new to their Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood.
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