The abduction of Mary Stauffer and her daughter Beth took place on May 16, 1980, in Roseville, Minnesota. The kidnapper was Ming Sen Shiue, a former student of Mary's. Here's a brief description of the abduction:
Ming Sen Shiue had harbored a grudge against Mary Stauffer for perceived wrongs related to his academic performance and personal life. On the day of the abduction, he ambushed Mary and Beth as they were leaving a beauty salon in a suburban shopping center.
Armed with a gun, Ming Sen Shiue forced Mary and Beth into a van at gunpoint. He then drove them to a remote location where he kept them captive in a closet for seven weeks. During this period, the captives endured physical and emotional abuse. Ming Sen Shiue used various methods to control and terrorize them.
The captives were eventually able to escape on July 7, 1980, when Mary and Beth seized an opportunity to flee while Ming Sen Shiue was away. They sought help from a nearby home, and law enforcement was alerted.
Ming Sen Shiue was later apprehended and convicted for the abduction and the crimes committed during the captivity of Mary and Beth Stauffer. The case received significant media coverage due to its dramatic and tragic nature, as well as the resilience shown by Mary and Beth during and after the ordeal.
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