Breckinridge

Federal authorities believe that abducted 12-year-old Vermont girl Brooke Bennett, who was found dead on July 2, 2008, was initiated into a sex ring called "Breckinridge."¹ Authorities are unsure if "Breckinridge" actually existed, or was just a ploy used by Michael Jacques to intimidate Bennett and the 14-year-old girl he is accused of sexually assaulting.¹

Fast Facts

1. Affidavit in U.S. District Court released on July 2, 2008
2. Teen girl gave affidavit
3. Teen girl claimed she was initiated into "Breckinridge" at the age of 9 years old¹
4. Teen girl claims she was with Bennett's uncle, Michael Jacques, when they dropped her off at a convenience store on June 25, 2008¹
5. Teen claims Jacques picked Bennett up and took her to his home in Randolph, Vermont²
6. Teen said Bennett was to be initiated into a sex ring called "Breckinridge"¹
7. Girl told authorities she understood Bennett was "to have sex with adult males"¹
8. Court papers say teen claims she last saw Bennett at Jacques' home the day the 12-year-old vanished²

Michael Jacques

On June 29, 2008, Michael Jacques was arrested on unrelated sex charges involving a minor.³ Jacques, a registered sex offender³, was considered a "person of interest" in Bennett's disappearance.² On July 3, 2008, Jacques was charged with kidnapping Bennett. If convicted, Jacques could face the death penalty.¹

Categories