Man Sentenced to 47 Years to Life for Kidnapping Girl

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Published 2024-04-18
In a hushed courtroom, a prosecutor read a heart-wrenching statement written by a 9-year-old kidnapping victim. Her simple yet powerful words were directed at her kidnapper's sentencing. The little girl was riding her bike in an upstate New York campground when she went missing. Her kidnapper delivered a ransom note demanding $50,000. The fingerprints on the note led authorities to Craig Ross Jr. He was sentenced to 47 years to life behind bars.
All Comments (21)
  • @jenlong2756
    I hope that little girl gets the help she needs as she grows up to help her with the trauma she has been thru. She is a strong little girl!!
  • @TheSoulOfThePiano7
    “You’ve haunted my thoughts and now I’ll haunt yours” Damn that little girl is coldddd🥶
  • @MollanPollzan
    I’m so happy he got 47 years and not 2-3 years behind bars. He could’ve gotten more though.
  • @shipwreck8847
    This judge just saved the life of a future girl who would have been kidnapped. Some people cannot be helped and he would have killed the next one if he didn't get this sentence. Finally. Thank you.
  • @ayaNjah
    "It bothers me that you took advantage of me being nice." 💔😢 a 9 year old should never have to think this way about an adult. She is very thoughtful for one so young. I truly do hope that she forgets this incident and goes on to live the happiest, most fulfilled life.
  • @AuroraGlowe
    Despite what she's gone through, you can tell by those powerful words in her statement that she will go far in life. I hope nothing but the best for her. No child should ever have to go through something like that and I hope the kidnapper rots in jail for the rest of his life.
  • @lemondubs
    47 years to life for kidnapping a 9 year old that was retrieved alive compared to other more heinous crimes with a slap on the wrist to other people. Huh. Amazing
  • @JacksonLane02
    At least the 9 year old is now safe. The Parents must be relieved she's alive. Must've done something extremely bad to have it for 47 years So it worse to where 47 years on prison isn't one of those recieved as too soft punishments
  • @luci4087
    Thank you to the judge for not being lenient with him!