Arrested on suspicion of kidnaping and robbery were Tim Cross, 30; Brian C. Denning, 25; William P. Abbey, 25; Patrick Myhr, 26, and David A.
Bowers, Cross also was arrested on suspicion of raping the woman. Simi Valley police Detective Rick Terborch said the five men kidnaped the pair about 2 p. The two were taken to a condominium where Cross lives in the block of Avenida Placida, Terborch said. Police were notified by the ex-husband of the ransom demand. The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
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