A mother-of-two has faced court after allegedly subjecting a teenager to horrifying three-day ordeal south of Brisbane.
Police found the 19-year-old woman bound in a bedroom at the suburban home in Waterford West by pure coincidence after executing an arrest warrant at the property last night.
It’s alleged the woman had been taken to the property on Monday, then assaulted and tied up in a bedroom.
Christine Louise Thomson, 40, faced Beenleigh Magistrates Court today on several charges including kidnapping, torture and deprivation of liberty.
She was denied bail and remanded in custody, with the matter adjourned until January 17.
Ms Thomson’s criminal history was mentioned in court, including a 2010 conviction for stabbing a police dog – an incident in which she became the first woman shot by Queensland police.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Wendy Moman told the court the woman’s abduction and assault was related to a dispute over a missing car.
“It was a horrendous assault,” Sgt. Moman said.
“Had it not been for police happening to visit the property by chance the victim may still be in the captivity of the defendant.”
Thompson’s two primary school-aged children, along with her partner, were inside the home at the time of the alleged offence.
Police were hoping to speak to the victim later today in hospital, where she is recovering from multiple injuries including broken bones and burns.
Detective Inspector Tod Reid told a media conference before Ms Thomson’s court appearance the woman’s discovery had been a coincidence.
“We came here in relation to another inquiry and at that time we happened to find the female inside the residence,” Det. Insp. Reid said.
“We’re very pleased to make sure that she’s now safe … she’s obviously very shaken up.”
The accused and the teenager were known to each other, police said.
Det. Insp. Reid said investigations were ongoing as to whether any other people had been involved in the woman’s abduction.
Neighbour Rhonda Peters said it wasn’t a surprise to see police at the home, which she described as having a “revolving door” in terms of visitors.
Source 9news
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