What started as a child’s bedtime fear turned into a real-life nightmare for a Kansas babysitter when she discovered an intruder hiding under the bed.
Late Monday night, Barton County sheriff’s deputies responded to a home in Great Bend, Kansas, after receiving a distress call. According to the sheriff’s office, the babysitter had been putting the children to bed when one child repeatedly complained about a “monster” lurking beneath their bed.
When she checked, she found not a monster, but 27-year-old Martin Villalobos Jr.—a man who was legally prohibited from being at the residence due to a protection-from-abuse order.
A confrontation ensued, during which one of the children was knocked over before Villalobos fled the scene. Authorities searched the area but were initially unable to locate him.
The following day, police spotted Villalobos nearby. He attempted to escape on foot but was apprehended after a brief chase. He now faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated kidnapping, aggravated burglary, aggravated battery, child endangerment, felony obstruction, and violating a protection order. He remains in custody on a $500,000 bond.
Authorities have not disclosed Villalobos’ relationship to the children, but the terrifying ordeal has left a lasting impact on the babysitter and the family involved.
This chilling incident serves as a stark reminder that sometimes, childhood fears aren’t as imaginary as they seem.
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