North Dakota Woman Rescued After Two-Year Captivity

• •A woman was held captive for two years in Fargo, North Dakota.
• •Her ex-husband and his girlfriend are charged with kidnapping and domestic violence.
• •The victim was discovered after a maintenance worker heard her cries for help.

A woman in Fargo, North Dakota, was rescued after being chained to a bed for two years. The victim, an American citizen, was reportedly held captive by her ex-husband, Arturo Calzada Becerril, and his girlfriend, Erendira Amoles, who allegedly sought to exploit her for immigration status. She was discovered on November 3, 2026, after a maintenance worker heard her cries for help. The woman was found with severe bruising and had been fed only twice a day, using a bucket for sanitation. Both suspects have been charged with kidnapping and domestic violence, and they could face deportation. The case has shocked neighbors, who were unaware of the situation despite regular security patrols in the building.