LA man may have tried to burn teen, police say

LA man may have tried to burn teen, police say

A 30-year-old South Los Angeles man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl who he reportedly doused with flammable liquid.

Robert Ransom Jr. was in jail Friday on kidnapping, attempted sexual assault and attempted murder charges. He is being held without bail.

Police say Ransom forced a 16-year-old girl to get into his van by knifepoint. He drove her to another location where he tried to sexually assault her. She managed to escape, but not before Ransom reportedly soaked her with flammable liquid, according to police. She fled naked and with her hands tied and mouth taped.

Authorities announced on Friday they were investigating a connection between the kidnapping and three recent homicides. The victims in those cases had been tied up and burned.

A $75,000 reward is being offered for information about the case.

Read More:

LA Times: LAPD probes links between kidnapping, killings in South LA

KTLA: South LA Homicides, Kidnapping Ma Be Connected: LAPD

LA man may have tried to burn teen, police say was last modified: April 18th, 2014 by admin
Categories: Los Angeles

About Author

Staff Report

Crime Voice is an online news publication that specializes in California crime journalism and publishes daily arrest information. Established in 2007, Crime Voice has contributors located all across the state and is managed by a team of Bureau Chiefs.