9-Year-Old Janette Tamayo Kidnapped: Janette was abducted from her home in San Jose, California, after a stranger broke in, assaulted her family, and took her hostage on June 6, 2003.
Bravery Leads to Escape: After three days of captivity, Janette outsmarted her captor by gaining his trust, ultimately managing to escape when she ran into a liquor store and alerted the cashier.
Suspect Arrested and Charged: David Montiel Cruz was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including burglary and sexual assault, receiving a sentence of over 100 years in prison for his crimes against Janette and her family.
