October 02, 2024

Truckers' tip helps recover abducted North Carolina girl

Steve Smith

Truckers' tip helps recover abducted North Carolina girl

A 12-year-old girl from North Carolina was found safe at a truck stop in Vaiden, Mississippi, on October 2, 2024.

The search: Law enforcement, including local deputies and the FBI, conducted a search at the 35/55 Truck Stop after a tip-off about the girl's location.

She was discovered in the cab of a semi-truck driven by Randy Donovan Taylor.
Taylor, a 35-year-old from Columbus, South Carolina, now faces a range of serious charges.

The charges: He is accused of possession of child pornography and lustful touching, among other potential federal and state violations.

The abduction happened on September 29, prompting an extensive multi-agency effort to locate the girl, as reported by WTVA.

The successful recovery of the young girl was a result of collaboration between several law enforcement agencies.

Looking ahead: Randy Donovan Taylor will face court proceedings for the charges brought against him.

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