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Hostage Crisis in Shasta Forest | Washington DC News
Two federal forest workers were held hostage for nearly 15 hours near Mt. Shasta by Joseph and Phoenix Henrichsen, who allegedly zip-tied them in a trailer. Law enforcement, including the FBI’s hostage rescue team, responded as negotiations dragged on — with the father even demanding to speak with the FBI. The victims, performing routine duties, were freed unharmed Friday morning, and the suspects surrendered shortly after. Both are now facing federal kidnapping charges, and investigators are still probing the motive behind this shocking, remote forest standoff. Thank you to our sponsor…
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