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FBI offers $5,000 for capture of former Liberal couple

Times staff report

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking information that will lead to the arrest of two former Liberal residents, Beatrice and Victor Gonzalez. The two are wanted for kidnapping, conspiracy to commit kidnapping and aiding and abetting. The FBI is also offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

According to an FBI wanted poster, Beatrice and Victor Gonzalez, who may be illegal aliens, worked at the beef plant in Liberal during the mid 1990s. During their employment, it is possible they used false identities. They may also have a brown two-door car with beige interior.

An unknown Hispanic male, who uses the alias Victor Gonzalez, along with an unknown Hispanic female, who uses the alias Beatrice Gonzalez, are wanted for committing crimes in Texas. On April 18, 2003, a women was allegedly kidnapped from a storage facility in Dumas, Texas, by Victor and Beatrice Gonzalez. Victor Gonzalez allegedly bound and beat the female victim, then drove her several hours to an undetermined location, where she was turned over to a third accomplice. After which, Victor Gonzalez and his male accomplice drove the victim to Juarez, Mexico, allegedly assaulting her during the drive. The victim, who suffered injuries to her eyes, head, wrists, and legs, escaped three days after her ordeal began by sneaking out of a Mexican hospital.

On Aug. 27, 2003, Victor and Beatrice Gonzalez were indicted by a Texas federal grand jury, United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, on kidnapping, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and aiding and abetting charges. Additionally, the Gonzalezes' accomplice was convicted of his crimes and imprisoned.

The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of either Victor or Beatrice Gonzalez. Both suspects should be considered armed and dangerous. To report any information, call the Garden City FBI office at (620) 276-8181.