By Marnie O'NeillDetectives investigating the baffling abduction of California mother Sherri Papini flew almost 4000km to the city of Detroit, Michigan in the days after she went missing. Related Content Sherri Papini jogger mystery: Why this case has captured global attention Jogger mystery: Sherri Papini had 'message' burned into her skin Sherri Papini kidnapping: Experts probe sex trafficking linksHowever, some have theorised that she is withholding crucial information relating to her abductors' identity out of fear that they will come back for her or her young children. The FBI lists branding as a "physical indicator" of sex trafficking, used by perpetrators to declare "ownership" of the victim. On November 18 - just one week after the search for Sherri Papini led two Shasta County detectives to Detroit - police in that city busted a major sex trafficking ring. Sheriff Bosenko has declined to say what investigators think of the sex trafficking theory and the timing of the Detroit trip may be nothing more than coincidence.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 01, 2017 07:06 UTC