Carbon County, WY – Two men accused of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl from Manitowoc, Wisconsin are being returned to face charges after waiving extradition in Wyoming courts, authorities confirmed.
Court officials in Carbon County, Wyoming confirmed that Alexcer Solis Gomez, 22, and Pedro Giron Perez, 33, waived their extradition hearings on Friday, allowing them to be returned to Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, where they face charges of child abduction.
Both men are also under investigation regarding their immigration status, according to law enforcement officials, highlighting additional legal complexities in the case.
Timeline of the Kidnapping Case
The incident began on November 28, when the Two Rivers Police Department was notified that a 16-year-old girl was missing from Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The girl’s younger sister told police that the victim had indicated she was “on the road” for the safety of her family.
Investigators learned that the teen believed she was being threatened by her boyfriend’s alleged involvement with a cartel. According to the criminal complaint, the girl reportedly woke up to a photo airdropped to her phone showing a gun pointed at her residence, intensifying fears for her safety.
The missing teen was last seen being picked up by a Hispanic male in a small, dark-colored sedan several hours before authorities were notified.
Tracking the Victim Across State Lines
Using cell phone pings and Flock camera networks, police determined that the teen had been taken out of Wisconsin. Alerts were sent to neighboring states to track the suspect vehicle, which ultimately led to the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP).
On November 29, WHP troopers responded to a Be On The Lookout alert for the missing female minor. Troopers successfully located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, finding the teen safe and unharmed inside.
Suspects’ Alleged Motive
Authorities say that both Solis Gomez and Giron Perez claimed they had been hired by the girl’s boyfriend to transport her to California. Court documents indicate that Solis Gomez admitted to picking up the girl in Two Rivers.
Additionally, a note discovered in the girl’s bedroom after her disappearance reportedly outlined a plan detailing how she would be discreetly taken from her father’s custody, providing further context for investigators.
Boyfriend Under Investigation
Investigators identified the teen’s boyfriend, 20, as a person of interest in the case. He has a bench warrant for felony drug offenses in Outagamie County, but he has not been charged in the kidnapping case. FOX 11 has withheld his name due to the ongoing investigation.
Safe Recovery Brings Relief
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the teen was recovered safely and unharmed, and praised the collaboration between multiple agencies across states for the successful resolution of the case.
Authorities continue to investigate both the alleged kidnapping plot and the immigration status of the suspects, while preparing for their legal proceedings in Manitowoc County.
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