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