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Israel Keyes Took Part in Barista Abduction, Authorities BelieveKeyes Arraigned Tuesday is U.S. District CourtRelated Content
Watch the entire 17-minute press conference by APD, the Department of Justice and the FBI by clicking play on the video at left. ANCHORAGE - Israel Keyes is believed to be involved in the abduction of Samantha Koenig, said Anchorage Police Department (APD) Chief Mark Mew. Keyes, the only named person of interest in the abduction of the 18-year-old missing barista, pled not guilty at his arraignment Tuesday afternoon in U.S. District Court. Keyes was appointed attorney Rich Curtner and said little during his arraignment, except that his debt exceeded his assets and that he has no monetary resources. Keyes was arrested in Texas March 13. His truck was seized two days later at his Anchorage residence during a late night raid. He was transported to Anchorage by the U.S. Marshals Service Monday. Keyes made his first appearance in Alaska on an access device fraud charge for using a stolen Visa debit card to withdraw more than $2,000 in Alaska, Arizona and Texas between February 29 and March 12. The cardholders name has not been released to the public. Although he is called a person of interest in the abduction, which took place on February 1 at Common Grounds Espresso stand, nothing directly linking Keyes to Koenig has been released by the FBI, the Department of Justice or APD. The government asked that he not be released on bail because he is a danger to the public. According to court documents, Keyes was arrested with a gun in his car. The defense did not object. Judge John D. Roberts referred to sealed documents saying Keyes is a danger to the community and a flight risk. Police want to talk to anyone who may have helped Keyes put large construction style toolboxes and racks on the back of his white, 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 pickup, anytime after the abduction. Police think the boxes are too large and heavy to be put on a truck by one person. After the arraigment Mew added that they are still hopeful Koenig is alive. |
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BunnyMcT said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 6:00 PM
Whoa...$200k off the debit card?? That in & of itself is a very interesting fact. Opens the door for many questions.
85757504TME said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 6:09 PM
I think that's gotta be a typo.. they've all of his ATM withdrawal amounts. I bet it's supposed to be $2,000. KIND of a important fact to mess up, if it is a mistake.
85758013Big Dan said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 6:22 PM
I believe she is a runner and he just helped her get away from a bad situation. I will eat these words if I am proven wrong. I hope for all involved that this you woman is alive and well.
85758935BurtGummer said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 6:33 PM
Mexican Drug Cartels love young Gringo Girls. He probably paid back a drug debt with her.
85759613StubbyMcPhee said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 6:34 PM
APD is sounding desperate.
85759755Brendan Joel Kelley KTVA said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 6:49 PM
Our apologies - the initial story had a typo that said Keyes took $200,000, while the number is over $2,000. - Brendan, ktva.com editor.
85760853Alaskan4life said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 7:17 PM
why did the person who saw someone breaking into their truck not cancel their debit card? And how did keyes get the pin number? And what is the connection to the Koenig family. There are so many unanswered questions in this case. And for so long it seemed like the father had an idea who has his child. I wonder if there will ever be real resolution.
85762534Nik said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 8:20 PM
Check his trailers.
85765586FRENCH TIGER said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 9:21 PM
she is not a runner there is a video of the kidnapping""" man with weapon enter,ed coffee shop"""" no she has nothing to do with drug cartels and she,s not a gringo she is born alaska the debit card was kept open,ed so they could track him withdrawing money his where about,s that,s how they caught him if you read up about all this and keep up with it you would know the facts but opinions should be kept to ones self god forbid you say the wrong thing and regret later OPEN MOUTH INSERT BOOT! ! !
85768054fyi said on Tuesday, Mar 27 at 9:36 PM
the news says the hoodie guy is taller than this twerp and the size of the rapist guy
85768433Anonymous said on Wednesday, Mar 28 at 10:50 AM
throw him with the inmates, they will get the truth out of him...tax free...lol..
85823484ahya said on Wednesday, Mar 28 at 1:51 PM
no I don't think the girl is ok or alive it's been almost 2 months she would be out of money by now and she would call some one for help be nice people the family is having a very hard time just think if that was your daughter how would you feel
85840413Sitka Sleuth said on Wednesday, Mar 28 at 3:20 PM
In one of the articles he stated what property he owned, including a VACANT LOT. I checked and found nothing under the Alaska Recorder site. Wonder where his land is???
85847645Wondering said on Wednesday, Mar 28 at 7:07 PM
Will make more sense if 18 years old girl will get access to the business owner's credit card. But opposite? $2000 on barista's debit account - not too bad.
85864266alaskarulz said on Friday, Mar 30 at 11:24 PM
I don't think they asked he not be released so much for the reason of being a danger to the public... More like the public would be a danger to him. Anyone involved with this disgusting crime wouldn't last long where anyone who has a daughter or sister could get their hands on them.
86077506Anonymous said on Saturday, Mar 31 at 10:29 AM
His other land is in NY
86110285Ak Cowgirl said on Thursday, Apr 5 at 12:43 AM
God Bless the Koenig family on their tremendous loss....
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