Six accused of aggravated kidnapping

ATHENS – Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse says six people were arrested late Tuesday and charged with the aggravated kidnapping of a female victim who was allegedly held against her will and severely tortured. Hillhouse said the woman had met the suspects online. A call about the incident prompted authorities to search a residence on Waverly Way in Athens. Arrested were Felicity Emanuelle Walker, 22; Summer Syler Lawrence, 45; Breonna Cheyenne Johnson, 22; Amanda Marie Andrews, 22; Shayne Joseph Anderson, 30; and Charles K. Bryant, Jr., 21. Hillhouse said the victim was being treated for her injuries.

According to our news partner KETK, when authorities spoke with the victim, she reportedly told them she was held captive for one week. According to court documents, she told authorities she had been tortured and made to call the individuals “Master.” She said they beat her with a walking cane, “bondage fetish type sex toys,” fists, a wax sealer, award medals, and cigarettes, according to the documents. She also allegedly said cigarettes were put out on her chest and a wax sealer was used to burn her hand. Documents also show that the victim told authorities the people “forced her to eat cat feces and pieces of lettuce they spat on.”