Teen Held Against Will for Four Years | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

A 19-year-old girl who vanished in 2022 at age 15 has finally returned home—after being held captive for nearly four years by Owen Anderson, a Virginia man charged with kidnapping by deceit, child enticement, and abduction. Groomed online since age 12, she was lured with false promises, forced to buy a burner phone, and driven to Chicago before being snatched and held against her will. She endured horrific abuse and threats to her family, all while her phone went dark. The case, long cold, reignited when she was found during a domestic disturbance call. Anderson was arrested with…