In a disturbing case revealing the dark depths of human manipulation, Chad Cornelius Seymore, an Alabama man, has been apprehended on charges of human trafficking, kidnapping, and sexual battery in Bay County. Authorities arrested Seymore in Dothan, Alabama, on Wednesday, assisted by local law enforcement. The arrest follows a harrowing incident at the Baymont by Wyndham on Front Beach Road, where police discovered a woman hiding in the lobby on January 2. Subsequent investigations unveiled a horrifying tale of manipulation, threats, and criminal coercion.
Manipulated into Unthinkable Circumstances
Panama City Beach police responded to a trespassing call at the Baymont by Wyndham, discovering a distressed woman in the lobby.
The victim, coerced by Seymore, was brought to the area with the sinister purpose of paying off her bail money. Seymore allegedly claimed ownership of the victim, forcing her into performing sexual acts under the threat of violence.
The victim, now safely under care, revealed Seymore’s manipulation and the heinous circumstances she endured.
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Ongoing Investigation and Extradition
Chief J.R. Talamentz of the Panama City Beach Police Department emphasized the severity of the case, condemning the use of manipulation, threats, and criminal activity to subject an individual to such horrendous situations.
Seymore is set to be extradited to Bay County as the investigation unfolds, highlighting the ongoing efforts to ensure justice for the victim and hold Seymore accountable for his alleged crimes.
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