Floyd Stuck Arrested in 3-Week Kidnapping After Ex-Girlfriend Escaped San Diego Captivity
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 4
Floyd Stuck Arrested in 3-Week Kidnapping After Ex-Girlfriend Escaped San Diego Captivity
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 4
Summary
Lee County deputies arrested 41-year-old Floyd Stuck after investigators said he kidnapped his ex-girlfriend on April 20, drove her across multiple states for three weeks and later resurfaced in Florida.
The case reignited Tuesday when the woman reported Stuck trying to place a tracking device on her vehicle, prompting a search that ended with pursuits in Bonita Springs and Collier County.
San Diego police had earlier learned the victim escaped after authorities said Stuck bound her with zip ties and duct tape, held a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her by morning.
Investigators said Stuck took the woman's phone and wallet, threatened her family, kept harassing her after fleeing California and now faces kidnapping, aggravated stalking, tracking-device and fleeing charges.
Authorities said additional charges could follow in multiple states; Stuck was already out on bond in a separate Collier County fraud case involving more than $100,000.
How did a 'maniac' on bond orchestrate a cross-country kidnapping before his dramatic capture?
Kidnapped in Florida, tortured in California—where will this coast-to-coast suspect face his most serious charges?
Three-Week Cross-Country Kidnapping and Escape: Floyd Stuck’s Arrest, Criminal History, and Multi-Agency Response (June 2026)
Overview
As of June 2026, the report centers on the harrowing ordeal faced by Floyd Stuck's ex-girlfriend, who endured three days of captivity in San Diego before making a daring escape and beginning her recovery. Her actions are at the heart of an ongoing investigation and potential charges against Stuck, whose extensive criminal background includes armed robbery, fraud, and arson. The victim’s escape and recovery efforts not only highlight her resilience but also drive the legal response, emphasizing the seriousness of the case and the continued focus on ensuring her safety and holding Stuck accountable.