"But the documents show he waited 12 long days to tell anyone the terrible story. By then, the documents say, Fitzpatrick had raped and sold LC several times as a prostitute.
"There's nothing more important than protecting our children and there are no crimes more serious than violating children," said Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist.
Lindquist said the arrests are shining a light on the underworld of sexual exploitation of children.
"The world of sex trafficking is seedy and it's dangerous," Lindquist said. "And it's important we find her."
And that is something Lindquist and everyone involved in the case is stressing. It is urgent that they find this teenager.
According to the court documents, she is being advertised on a website that was new even to Lindquist: MeetMe.com.
And, he cautions potential "customers" that anyone caught having sex with a child faces at least 10 years in prison. They could be charged even if they don't know the victim is underage."
Third suspect arrested in connection to the still-missing Bonney Lake teen