Mother Kidnapped, Forced to Rob Bank to Save Daughter’s Life
In a startling abduction case, bank manager Michelle Renee was kidnapped and coerced into robbing a bank to ensure her daughter’s safety. The twist came when her abductor falsely implicated her by alleging an illicit affair. Authorities continue piecing together evidence as the investigation intensifies.
At his trial, Michelle Renee's abductor falsely claimed she had masterminded the plot and that they previously had an affair.
A mother is forced to rob a bank to save her daughter’s life, then her abductor falsely claims the mother was in on the crime. "48 Hours" contributor Tracy Smith reports.
Three masked gunmen break into California bank manager Michelle Renee's home and hold her and her young daughter hostage before forcing her to rob her own bank. But in court, the defense would try to pin the plot on the victim.
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