10 Hostages Rescued in Tijuana After 1 Year
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From Times Wire Reports
Police in Tijuana rescued three women and seven children from a self-proclaimed spiritual leader who had held them hostage in his home for more than a year, claiming he could save their souls from the devil.
Police stormed a compound belonging to Jose Emilio Tenorio on Tuesday, after a fourth woman escaped and alerted authorities.
Tenorio allegedly beat his hostages and used ropes, handcuffs and chains to prevent their escape. He was arrested.
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