MADISON, Neb. (AP) - A northeast Nebraska man has admitted kidnapping his ex-wife as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid a possible life sentence.
The Norfolk Daily News reports (https://bit.ly/1o7NXN5 ) Kevin Heldt could face up to 50 years in prison when he’s sentenced on April 21.
The 50-year-old pleaded guilty Friday to attempted kidnapping in exchange for prosecutors dropping several other charges.
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Madison County Attorney Joe Smith says Heldt took his ex-wife from her home in May 2013 and took her to an abandoned farm.
During the incident, Smith says Heldt hit his ex-wife and terrorized her while demanding money. The woman later escaped when Heldt was distracted.
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Information from: Norfolk Daily News, https://www.norfolkdailynews.com
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