Teenager Tried as Adult in Union County Child Abduction and Abuse Case
In Union County, Florida, a 16-year-old is being tried as an adult after allegedly abducting a child under 12 from a birthday party, sexually abusing him in an abandoned trailer, and then concealing him in a wedding dress bag. The…
St. Louis, MO, July 21, 2026 —
A 16-year-old in Union County, Florida, is facing adult charges in a case involving the alleged abduction and sexual abuse of a child under 12. The incident reportedly began at a birthday party, from which the younger child was taken.
According to reports, the accused then allegedly sexually abused the victim in an abandoned trailer. Following the abuse, the victim was reportedly concealed in a wedding dress bag.
The victim, who was found naked by his mother, identified the perpetrator. Both the accused and the victim have been diagnosed with autism, as stated by their parents.
The charges filed against the 16-year-old include sexual battery, false imprisonment, and aggravated child abuse. The details surrounding the abduction, the specific timeline, and the condition of the abandoned trailer were not provided in the available information. The legal proceedings are ongoing as the case moves forward in the adult justice system.
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