Arizona Fifth-Grader Hailed a Hero After Saving Herself From Alleged Kidnapper
January 30, 2024
An 11-year-old girl from Arizona is being hailed for doing everything right after saving herself from an alleged kidnapper. The fifth-grader quickly ran from the area and reported the incident to her teacher when she arrived at school. Joseph Ruiz was later arrested. The 37-year-old suspect was charged with attempted kidnapping and custodial interference. Inside Edition's Ann Mercogliano has more.
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