A San Antonio woman's attempt at escape from her alleged kidnapper ended in a harrowing sequence of threats and force, leading to the man's arrest. Charles Lindgren, 41, is facing charges after his girlfriend, attempting to collect her things and move out, accused him of kidnapping and threatening to murder her and her family, according to local authorities.
The victim described a chilling encounter on March 31, where she was forcefully restrained, and told by Lindgren that any attempt to leave, escape, or notify police would end her life. Despite these threats, she managed to run to a gas station restroom to call for help while he was busy at the pump, as detailed in a report by News 4 San Antonio. However, when she believed police had arrived, and emerged, Lindgren confronted her and forced her back into the car.
Lindgren, who has a documented criminal history dating back to 2022 with charges including burglary, theft, and terroristic threats, was arrested after officers viewed video footage from the gas station. The evidence was reportedly enough to confirm the attack. As of now, Lindgren remains in Bexar County Jail with bond set at $90,000, and a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 10, KENS 5 reports.
The arrest report provided further details on the suspect's behavior, revealing that officers had seen text messages he sent to the victim with threats to her mother's safety. During the 911 call, the dispatcher could hear the panic, as the victim pleaded to be let go and Lindgren's voice boomed with accusations of calling the cops, until the line went dead. Police traced the woman's phone to locate and safely recover her. She was brought into police headquarters for questioning, further solidifying the case against Lindgren.
