Forsyth man accused of kidnapping

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 12:00 AM

A Forsyth man is facing life in prison after being accused of kidnapping.

Todd A. Thompson, 45, is facing a count of first degree kidnapping and first degree harassment for an incident which took place in Branson on Jan. 3. He is also facing a charge of Tampering With A Witness In A Felony Prosecution from a second related incident.

According to court documents, Thompson took a one-month-old child from his mother and fled from an apartment. He allegedly demanded $200 to return the child to his mother.

The full article is available at bransontrilakesnews.com.

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