Child Abducted from Indiana Safely Recovered in Kentucky; Babysitter Arrested
A 6-month-old child abducted from West Lafayette, Indiana, by a babysitter has been safely recovered in Louisville, Kentucky, following a multistate search. The suspect, Jasmine O’Sullivan, was apprehended on a federal kidnapping charge.
Nashville, TN, August 1, 2026 —
A 6-month-old child, abducted from West Lafayette, Indiana, has been safely recovered in Louisville, Kentucky. The child was taken by a babysitter, identified as Jasmine O’Sullivan, who was subsequently apprehended on a federal kidnapping charge.
The multistate search for the infant concluded in Louisville, where authorities successfully located and recovered the child. The Amber Alert was issued following the abduction. Details regarding the timeline of the abduction and the recovery efforts were not immediately available.
O’Sullivan faces a federal kidnapping charge. Information regarding her bond or arraignment was not provided. The recovery of the child marks the end of an intensive search operation involving law enforcement agencies across multiple states.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding the abduction and the specific agencies involved in the recovery effort are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Quenton Robertson, Chris Locken on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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