The girl told authorities that when she was driving out to the location where she was sexually assaulted, she thought about kidnappings where people never come back.
Nate Gartrell is a Contra Costa County Courts Reporter at the Bay Area News Group. He specializes in covering crime and corruption, with a focus on issues such as organized crime, theft, and social justice. Nate's work has been featured in various publications, including the Chico Enterprises, Vallejo Times-Herald, and The Mercury News.