An Islamorada woman was arrested today for kidnapping her
ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend. During the attack, she threatened the woman with
a knife, gagging her and tying a rope around her neck.
The incident took place January 27th. 51 year old
Laura Bauler entered the victim’s residence on Parker Drive without permission.
The victim was in bed at 11:45 p.m. when Bauler forced her out of bed at
knifepoint. Bauler then tied a kitchen towel over her mouth and tied a rope
around her neck, all the time threatening to kill her with the knife she was
holding.
Bauler drove the victim to the Key Lantern Motel, where she
was staying. She forced her into a closet, then later into a bathtub. Once in
the bathtub Bauler ordered the victim to take off her clothes.
Once the victim was nude, Bauler forced her to go outside. The
victim, once outside, began to run away and scream for help. Bauler caught up
with her, tackling her to the ground. They were fighting on the ground when a
couple who lived next door intervened. They pulled Bauler off of the victim and
took the victim into their residence. Bauler fled the scene.
When Sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene at 1:22 a.m.,
the victim explained that she is now living with Bauler’s ex-boyfriend and she
believe that is why the attack took place.
A warrant was issued for Bauler’s arrest. She was booked
into jail today on charges of kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly
weapon, battery, kidnapping and burglary. Bond is set at $145,000.00.
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