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Disabled Woman Rescued After Five-Year Captivity in Houston

3/11/2026

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Story summary

A disabled woman in Houston was rescued after being locked in a bedroom for five years by her husband, James Earl Johnson.
She survived on minimal food and lacked medical care until she called 911 when Johnson accidentally left his phone within her reach.
Johnson, 46, interrupted the call before police arrived and was arrested on charges of injury to a disabled individual and endangerment.
He was released on a $50,000 bond and must stay away from the victim, facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

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Story summary

A disabled woman in Houston was rescued after being locked in a bedroom for five years by her husband, James Earl Johnson.
She survived on minimal food and lacked medical care until she called 911 when Johnson accidentally left his phone within her reach.
Johnson, 46, interrupted the call before police arrived and was arrested on charges of injury to a disabled individual and endangerment.
He was released on a $50,000 bond and must stay away from the victim, facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted.