A disturbing story out of Lee County where a couple is behind bars after kidnapping and sexually assaulting a pregnant woman. Police say Manuel Escobar blacked both the eyes of the woman before telling her to get in his car. The victim, who is 18 weeks pregnant, told the police that Escobar and his girlfriend, 23-year-old Tahlia Ortiz forced her to have sex with them multiple times over a week’s time. The victim was able to escape earlier in the week and the couple is charged with kidnapping, aggravated battery, and sexual battery.
