A disturbing kidnapping case in Arizona has taken a new legal turn after a woman accused of abducting a toddler from her home was formally indicted by a grand jury.
Authorities say the suspect allegedly took advantage of a family’s kindness after they allowed her to stay in their home. The child was missing for nearly two days before police located her safe. Now, prosecutors have filed felony charges as the case moves forward in court.
Arizona Woman Indicted in Toddler Kidnapping Case
A Maricopa County grand jury has indicted 23-year-old Marina Noriega on felony charges related to the disappearance of a 3-year-old girl.
The charges include:
- Custodial interference
- Second-degree burglary
According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, the custodial interference charge relates to allegations that Noriega tried to keep the child away from her parents. The burglary charge stems from authorities saying she was unlawfully inside the family’s home…