URGENT UPDATE: A missing teen from Louisiana has been rescued from a basement in Pittsburgh, prompting the arrest of 26-year-old Ki-Shawn Crumity. The Pittsburgh Special Victims Unit (SVU) announced the shocking discovery on October 31, 2023, after receiving critical information from U.S. Marshals that led them to the suspect’s residence.
Authorities confirmed that the teen was found inside a sheet-covered box in the basement of Crumity’s home. The specific age of the girl has not been disclosed, but police noted that Crumity is at least 11 years older than her. This harrowing situation has raised alarms about the safety of minors interacting with strangers online.
The investigation revealed that the teen had connected with Crumity through Snapchat, where he allegedly offered to help her find a “trusted adult” for adoption. Following this, she traveled to Washington, D.C., where she met another woman who accompanied her to Pittsburgh.
Detectives reported that during her time in the basement, the teen stated that she and Crumity were forced to sleep in the same bed, and she endured repeated sexual assaults. After being rescued, the teen expressed to authorities that it was the safest she had felt in a week, highlighting the traumatic ordeal she endured.
Crumity has been charged with multiple felonies, including trafficking, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and other serious offenses. He is currently held in Allegheny County Jail with bail denied as the investigation continues.
The woman who allegedly facilitated the teen’s travel from D.C. remains uncharged, with authorities yet to confirm if further legal action will be taken against her.
This alarming case underscores the critical need for vigilance regarding minors’ online interactions and the risks associated with social media. As the investigation unfolds, officials urge anyone with information to come forward.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story, as authorities continue to piece together the full scope of the situation.
