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Article: Women defend father accused of kidnapping them 19 years ago Daughters, now 21 and 23, say dad was just protecting them from mother
- Article from:
- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- April 28, 1998
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Two young women whose father allegedly kidnapped them from their
mother 19 years ago stood by him Monday, portraying him as a loving
dad who did what he had to do to protect his daughters.
"I firmly believe what happened with my sister and I some 19 years
ago happened for a good reason my dad wanted us to be safe and to
grow up happy, healthy and strong," Lisa Martin, 21, said at a news
conference with her sister, Rachael, 23.
"We'd like to say, `Daddy, we love you,' " she said.
Both sisters spoke confidently without losing their composure.
They refused to answer any questions.
Neither of the sisters mentioned their mother, Barbara Kurth, with
whom they have not been reunited. Over the ...
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