A recent verdict in Tarrant County has delivered a measure of justice following an unsettling abduction attempt. According to the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, a jury found 64-year-old Francisco Solis guilty of aggravated kidnapping with the intent to commit sexual abuse, sentencing him to 15 years in prison. The conviction is a culmination of efforts by the Fort Worth Police Department's Major Case Unit to keep the community safe.
On a day that began with an offer of a trip to McDonald's, a young nine-year-old girl found herself in a terrifying situation. Solis, after persuading the child to get into his vehicle with a false promise, attempted to kidnap her for nefarious purposes. It was only when Solis stopped the car and tried to make an unwanted advance that the quick-thinking girl made her escape, seeking refuge with a nearby woman. Her bravery and the subsequent response from authorities have brought the case to this conclusive sentencing.
The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office expressed gratitude towards the Fort Worth Police Department and credited the successful prosecution of the case to the combined efforts of assistant district attorneys David Elder, Matt Hinojosa, investigator Brad Gantt, and victim coordinator Cristina Rangel. This level of collaboration is indicative of a justice system working to hold individuals accountable for predatory actions.
