[twigs]

I would think that you're right. But it would get Ludwig off the hook for kidnapping.

[newgeezer]

But it would get Ludwig off the hook for kidnapping.

It shouldn't. The kidnapping charge should stick, just as it would if a 5-year-old went with him "willingly."

I think that's the point.

[MizSterious]

With a double murder charge, the kidnapping (and likely statutory rape) charges are small potatoes. Get him on the big charges, put him away forever.