NC - Frank Jansen, 63, Wake Forest, 4 April 2014 *Arrests*

[CluelessWonder]

NBC News reported that Janssen's daughter is a prosecutor in North Carolina. Police are looking into whether the kidnapping is related to her work.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fbi-hostage-team-rescues-kidnap-victim-after-5-day-ordeal-n76571

 

[fran]

Ok, so they say investigators don't believe his disappearance was related to his work with a 'national security consulting firm?' Ok, ............

curious,
fran


PS... wonder how often they use this 'hostage rescue team' that touts as a 'counterterrorist unit,' for an 'ordinary Joe' kidnapping? Inquiring minds want to know.



http://www.cbsnews.com/news/elite-fbi-unit-rescues-nc-kidnap-victim-frank-arthur-janssen-in-atlanta/

Although Janssen commutes during the week to the Washington, D.C., area for his job at a national security consulting firm, investigators don't believe his disappearance is related to his work, Crabtree told WRAL.

The FBI describes its Hostage Rescue Team on the agency website as a national level counterterrorist unit, offering a tactical option for any extraordinary hostage crisis or other law enforcement situation in the U.S. The FBI says the unit, established in 1983, responds to the most urgent and complex FBI cases.

 

[SurfieTX]

"I can tell you Mr. Janssen was targeted by a group as part of an elaborate kidnapping plot. Specific demands were sent to Mr. Janssen's family for the benefit of Kelvin Melton, an inmate at the Polk Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina," said Strong.

Strong said Melton was previously prosecuted by Janssen's daughter Colleen, who is an assistant district attorney in Wake County. Melton is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. The Associated Press reported it has spoken with federal law enforcement official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation, who said authorities are investigating the kidnapping as an act of retaliation linked to the gang the Bloods.

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=9498718

 

[mikkismom]

FBI: Wake Forest man's kidnapping tied to daughter's work as prosecutor

http://www.wral.com/fbi-wake-forest-man-s-kidnapping-tied-to-daughter-s-work-as-prosecutor/13556018/

 

[margarita25]

http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/10/justice/kidnap-fbi-atlanta/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

Elaborate plot in N. Carolina man's kidnapping
By AnneClaire Stapleton and Ashley Fantz, CNN
updated 1:48 PM EDT, Thu April 10, 2014

"FBI North Carolina Special Agent John Strong said demands were sent to Janssen's family "for the benefit" of Kevin Melton, an inmate at Polk Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina. Melton is serving a life sentence without parole, Strong said.


The inmate had been prosecuted by Janssen's daughter, an assistant district attorney in Wake County."

 

[LivingJuicy]

He's one lucky guy! I wish him safety and security for himself and family going forward!

 

[Elley Mae]

FBI: NC inmate helped orchestrate kidnapping

At 8:20 p.m., the FBI says a call was placed by Melton from the prison to a phone associated with the kidnappers in Atlanta. The two male callers appear to be discussing how to dispose of a body:

"The first spot we are checking out is close to the house."

"We want to make sure it's in a secluded area and the ground is soft so we can go 3 feet deep."

"Get a bag, put it over his head, and stuff something in his mouth."

"However you feel like doing it, just do it."

"Make sure to clean the area up. Don't leave anything. Don't leave any DNA behind."

Following the call, authorities tried to enter Melton's cell and he temporarily barred the door and smashed the phone. A few hours later, they located Janssen in Atlanta at the Forest Cove Apartments.


http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/storie...ME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2014-04-11-03-26-16

Charged with kidnapping were: Jenna Paulin Martin; Tiana Maynard; Jevante "Flame" Price; Michael "Hot" Montreal Gooden and Clifton James Roberts. Authorities also recovered a .45-caliber handgun, picks and a shovel, according to the FBI.

bbm

.................

According to prison records, Melton is being held on "maximum control" status after racking up several infractions over the past year, including being cited for possessing a weapon and twice for having a mobile phone.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=301235619

In 2013, 747 mobile phones were confiscated from inmates in North Carolina's prisons. So far this year, 166 have been seized.

 

[Indy Anna]

Just stopping by to say how happy I am that this man has been rescued and the culprits arrested!

 

[summer_breeze]

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/2...ued-nc-kidnap-victim-in-atlanta#axzz2yfti8Wks

Posted: Apr 10, 2014 4:11 AM EDT Updated: Apr 11, 2014 7:49 AM EDT
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
By Trevor Shirley

<snipped>

Frank Arthur Janssen had been the target of a kidnapping plot and was safely rescued by the highly trained team shortly before noon on Wednesday from an apartment in the leading Georgia city, FBI spokeswoman Shelley Lynch said in a statement.

 

[cuffem]

Boy! Melton is one scary dude.Frank Janssen is very lucky the FBI found him fast because they were close to killing him. I wonder what it is the prosecuter has of Melton's that he wants back so badly.It could be Melton had no real demands he just wanted to kill Mr. Janssen to punish his daughter. I pray this family does not have to be fearful of these people for the rest of their lives.

 

[Elley Mae]

Manhunt on for 2 more suspects in kidnapping of North Carolina prosecutor's dad


http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/04/1...th-carolina-prosecutor-dad/?intcmp=latestnews


The complaints also allege the kidnappers stopped at a McDonald's in Lexington, S.C., on their way to Wake Forest and that a receipt from that McDonald's was later found on the floor at Janssen's home, where it was apparently dropped during the assault, the station reported.

 

[Snoods]

How intriguing! I thought it was really strange how quickly the FBI got involved with a case about some random guy missing from a bike ride. Apparently there was a lot more to it than I originally thought!

 

[Elley Mae]

I thought it was going to have to do with the job he had, didn't think about anyone else. But it was kept somewhat quiet, jmo. Hearing that there was physical evidence (receipt from McD's) and they were able to view surveillance from camera's there was very lucky. jmo

 

[Elley Mae]

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=9504294

The five who allegedly took part in the abduction face federal kidnapping charges:

Jenna Paulin Martin, 21
Tiana Maynard - AKA "Tiana Brooks", 21
Jevante Price - AKA "Flame", 21
Michael Montreal Gooden - AKA "Hot", 22
Clifton James Roberts, 29

If convicted, they face the possibility of a maximum sentence of life without parole.

bbm I hope.

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

N.C. prosecutor was real target of elaborate kidnap plot

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nc-prosecutor-was-real-target-of-elaborate-kidnap-plot/

 

[Elley Mae]

9 indicted in kidnapping of NC prosecutor's father

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/storie...ME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2014-04-23-04-30-57

 

[joe jones]

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=9513681

last suspect in custody

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

NC Kidnapping Victim Writes Thank-You Letter

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/nc-kidnapping-victim-writes-letter-23524509?source=hp

 

[FrostOwl]

At least one of the persons involved in the kidnapping have been sentenced:
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article154620659.html
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article113874513.html