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Man to be sentenced for kidnapping victim, tying him up and holding him for ransom


Published on 2025-03-06 09:53:17 - MLive
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  • The victim testified two people bound his feet and ankles with tape, drove him for 20 to 30 minutes and left him. He managed to escape.

A man named Michael Anthony Elinski is scheduled for sentencing on March 25, 2025, after being convicted of kidnapping, armed robbery, and assault with intent to murder. Elinski kidnapped a victim, tied him up, and held him for ransom in a remote area of Washtenaw County, Michigan. The incident occurred in August 2022 when Elinski, under the guise of a drug deal, met the victim, assaulted him, and then demanded ransom from the victim's family. The victim managed to escape and seek help, leading to Elinski's arrest. The case has drawn significant attention due to the violent nature of the crime and the psychological impact on the victim.

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