Man accused of holding woman in basement for weeks could face 5 life sentences

Timothy Haslett Jr. was arrested late last year after a woman escaped from the home in the Kansas City area and asked neighbors for help, police said.

This booking photo provided by Clay County, Mo., Sheriff's Office shows Timothy Haslett, of Excelsior Springs, Mo. Prosecutors announced Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, that Haslett, accused of keeping a woman hidden in his basement while repeatedly sexually assaulting her, was indicted by a grand jury on nine new charges. (Clay County Sheriff's Office via AP) (Uncredited, Clay County Sheriff's Office)

A Missouri man accused of holding a woman captive in his basement until she escaped last year has been indicted on rape and other counts that carry life in prison, the Clay County prosecutor said Tuesday.

Timothy Haslett Jr., 40, was indicted on nine charges, including rape, sodomy and kidnapping, Prosecuting Attorney Zach Thompson said.

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If convicted, Haslett, who is being held in lieu of a $3 million bond, could face more than five life sentences in prison, Thompson said.

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