Several elderly men have been freed in Old Lege in North Houston, Texas, after being held captive for up to ten years.
This is a breaking story so please stay tuned for updates.
Here's what we know so far...
Plice say they found 8 people at the home. It was originally reported that four people were freed from the home but it now appears that as many eight people have been released from captivity. Reports are still varying on the number of people found at the home.
Police in Houston received a 911 call about four men being held captive at 8646 White Castle near Old Ledge in North Houston. Cops went to perform a welfare check at the house and found the men. When police arrived at the residence, they found the front-door to the house nailed shut, reports
Some of the victims are said to be between 54 and 80 years old, these are being reported as the male victims. Investigators think they may be homeless and could have been drawn by promises of beer and cigarettes in exchange for social security and VA cheques.
Four women were also inside the home, but its not known they were prisoners. The have been described by CNN as being "mentally ill."
One man is in custody but no charges have been filed. One neighbor, Monica Brooker, told The Houston Chronicle, "a mother, her son, daughter and granddaughter," lived at the residence, but that she had also seen elderly men living at the house "for years."
The men were locked inside a "prison room," said to be in the garage. There were no beds in the room.
Three of the men were unable to walk, another seemed to be in better condition. All have been taken to hospital for further examination.
One of the men didn't want to leave the home, according to ABC13, though he described the living conditions as "not good."
Four women were also inside the home, but its not known they were prisoners. The have been described by CNN as being "mentally ill."
One man is in custody but no charges have been filed. One neighbor, Monica Brooker, told The Houston Chronicle, "a mother, her son, daughter and granddaughter," lived at the residence, but that she had also seen elderly men living at the house "for years."
The men were locked inside a "prison room," said to be in the garage. There were no beds in the room.
Three of the men were unable to walk, another seemed to be in better condition. All have been taken to hospital for further examination.
One of the men didn't want to leave the home, according to ABC13, though he described the living conditions as "not good."
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