CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A woman is receiving treatment after escaping a suspected kidnapper, twice. Clayton County Police say they arrested Joseph Oliver Lee.
Lee is accused of having a gun and threatening to kill the victim, according to Clayton County Police.
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The victim jumped from the car but was caught and put back in the car, according to Clayton County Police.
Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call on Tara Blvd. in Jonesboro on Nov. 11. Investigators say Lee took the victim, her car, and the children inside.
Investigators say she jumped from the car a second time and got away. Lee took off in the victim’s car with the children inside, police say.
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Witnesses called police and Lee was later captured. The children were found with a relative of Lee, safe and unharmed.
The victim suffered a broken ankle, according to police.
Lee is charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, theft by taking - motor vehicle, and cruelty to children.
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