Oregon Couple Faces Charges of Kidnapping and Subjecting Siblings to Involuntary Servitude

An alleged kidnapping and torture case has unfolded leading to the arrest of an Oregon couple in Grants Pass who are accused of subjecting two siblings from New York to a horrifying ordeal.

Grants Pass police arrested Oregon couple Monday, June 12, 2023, on accusations that they kidnapped and tortured a pair of adult siblings. (Photo: Oregon Live)

Oregon Couple Arrested

Oregon couple, Eastwood Mohammed Mannan, 35, and Cassie Jo Gudino, 27, were arrested on Monday after a disturbing series of events unfolded.

According to the Grants Pass police, the Oregon couple Mannan and Gudino lured Mannan’s two cousins from New York with the promise of employment opportunities. However, the victims soon found themselves trapped in a nightmarish situation.

Over the course of several months, the Oregon couple allegedly resorted to torture and instilling fear of severe physical harm to force the victims into labor, PEOPLE reported.

A police press release states, “The victims were required to give all money earned from online remote employment to the suspects.” An affidavit obtained by the Oregonian sheds further light on the distressing circumstances.

Mannan’s 19-year-old cousin was allegedly coerced into performing housekeeping tasks and working online, with her earnings forcibly taken by the couple.

Reports suggest that the victims endured cruel treatment, including being subjected to cold showers and even burned with a torch as punishment for disobedience.

In a desperate bid for help, the 22-year-old brother managed to escape from the residence on Sunday and immediately contacted emergency services. The local authorities swiftly responded and subsequently apprehended the Oregon couple at their home.

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Oregon Couple Faces Multiple Charges

The Oregon couple now faces multiple charges, including first-degree kidnapping and subjecting another person to involuntary servitude.

Both victims were promptly transported to the hospital for medical treatment, addressing any physical injuries they sustained during their traumatic experience. Thankfully, they will soon be reunited with their family in New York, where they can begin the process of healing from this harrowing ordeal.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information about the case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.

Individuals can reach out to the Grants Pass Police Department at 541-450-6260, playing a vital role in ensuring justice is served and preventing such distressing incidents from recurring.

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