The parents of a 19-year-old Texas woman took to social media and claimed that their daughter was a victim of human trafficking and was in Jackson.  Jackson County Sherriff Officials were alerted to the post(s), then identified and interviewed the alleged victim.

Upon verification of her identity, she was interviewed by the Sherriff’s Office and convinced detectives she was in Jackson voluntarily and that she was not in danger.

In the press release, the Sheriff’s Department stated that they “will continue to monitor the situation and encourage anyone with information to contact Detective Amy Bretes at 517-474-0592”.