Man faces charges for kidnapping and assault in notorious hoax case
- A 24-year-old woman was kidnapped, beaten, and sexually assaulted in Miami in April 2024.
- Surveillance footage and witness statements led to the arrest of Junior Christian Joseph in January 2025.
- Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and investigate the violent crime against the victim.
In April 2024, a 24-year-old woman in Miami was found severely injured and bleeding in the back of a home following a kidnapping incident. Witnesses reported that they heard her screaming for help and saw two men involved in her abduction. The victim was hospitalized, undergoing surgery for multiple injuries. During her treatment, she communicated that she had been beaten. The Miami Police Department conducted an investigation that revealed she had visited a local bar prior to the assault. Evidence through surveillance and a rape kit indicated that Junior Christian Joseph was responsible for the attack, which included sexual violence and physical harm. He was arrested in January 2025 after being identified by the victim. During police questioning, Joseph acknowledged being with the victim but claimed any interaction was consensual. He was subsequently booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as detailed evidence mounted against him.