In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky shares the story of a woman who managed to escape her kidnapper after enduring months of unimaginable abuse. Join us as we delve into the events that unfolded in Tampa Bay, Florida, in early 2024.

The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was lured by Walter Medina, a 48-year-old man with a criminal past, under the guise of safety and support. However, her nightmare began as Medina subjected her to relentless physical abuse.

This episode explores the psychological trauma endured by the victim, the potential development of trauma bonds, and the failures of the justice system that allowed Medina to remain free despite his criminal history.

Question: Given his previous charges, do you think Walter should have been out on the streets?

Share your thoughts on this case in the comments below.

01:19 Walter Medina kidnapped and abused a woman for two and a half months
10:37 Your Comments

Past cases mentioned in this episode:
A Reddit Dark Family Confession Led to a Deep Dive into a Murder of a Man and a 3-year-old Boy | Case of Chester Spayd
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-reddit-dark-family-confession-led-to-a-deep-dive-into-a-murder-of-a-man-and-a-3-year-old-boy-case-of-chester-spayd--62695613

Florida Man Friday | Senseless Murder Turns into 30 Year Death Row Appeal | Case of Loran K. Cole 
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-man-friday-senseless-murder-turns-into-30-year-death-row-appeal-case-of-loran-k-cole--62756488

Sources:
The posts say:
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/04/03/interstate-4-pursuit-torture-kidnapping-arrest-hillsborough/
https://www.insideedition.com/walter-medina-florida-kidnapping
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-man-allegedly-held-panhandler-captive-until-she-escaped-tampa/
https://cbs12.com/news/local/victim-escapes-months-long-captivity-from-violent-man-walter-medina-fl-sheriff-says-hillsborough-county-sheriffs-office-florida-news-wooden-baseball-bat-flathead-screwdriver-april-4-2024
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/why-stockholm-syndrome-happens-and-how-to-help-0926184/
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/man-arrested-after-woman-was-tortured-and-beaten-for-months-in-hillsborough-county
https://globalnews.ca/news/10399432/woman-escapes-captive-walgreens-walter-medina/
https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-woman-escapes-captor-months-torture-sheriff-reign-violent-terror-now-over
https://www.wesh.com/article/walter-medina-chase-arrested-abuse-kinapping-lakeland/60386400
https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/sumter_sun_times/man-arrested-for-kidnapping-assault-after-high-speed-chase/article_9465074e-f14c-11ee-b997-67499f48a5ed.html
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