Michele Knight, Missing Cleveland Woman Found, Refused to See Her Family at First? [VIDEO]
Ohio kidnap and rape victims Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were released from the hospital and reunited with their families last week but the third victim, Michele Knight, reportedly was in no rush to see her loved ones.
Knight, now 32 years old, was one of the victims held in captivity by accused kidnapper and rapist Ariel Castro. They were rescued on May 6 after being held against her will for nearly 10 years in Castro's Cleveland home. Knight was reportedly held by Castro for the longest time among the three victims - 11 years.
Christian Today reported on May 10 that Knight is in good condition at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland but that she had yet to see all her family members since her rescue. Michele wanted to be left alone by her family and they had to wait until she is ready to see them.
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Deborah Knight, the victim's grandmother, said early on May 10 that she has not yet seen her granddaughter. Michele's mother - who said she never lost hope that he daughter would be found - also has not seen her.
"No, we haven't - on her request. She does not want to be seen by family," Deborah said at the time.
However, one of Michele's brothers, Freddie Knight, visited her at the hospital.
"Her skin was white as a ghost," he said. "She told me she was excited to start a new life."
Michele was released from the hospital later than day. She suffered facial damage and hearing loss because of the beatings she told police Castro inflicted upon her.
Phyllis Marino, a spokesperson for MetroHealth Medical Center, released a statement on Knight's behalf at the time.
"Michelle Knight is in good spirits and would like the community to know that she is extremely grateful for the outpouring of flowers and gift," Marino said.
Castro is charged with four counts of kidnapping and three counts of rape. He is being held on an $8 million bond. In an exclusive interview with CNN after his arrest, Castro's two brothers - Pedro and Onil - said they hope their brother "rots in that jail" and suffers "to the last extent."
