Haitian Gang Leader Charged With Kidnapping U.S. Couple

HAITI – A powerful Haitian gang leader has been charged by U.S. prosecutors with ordering the kidnapping of an American couple that left a woman dead.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced a new indictment against Vitel’homme innocent, the leader of the Kraze Barye Gang, in connection with the October 2022 kidnapping of Jean and Marie Franklin.

Marie was shot and killed in the kidnapping, while her husband Jean, was held for 21 days.

Authorities are offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest.