NewsWPLG Local 10October 23, 2026Miami-Dade County
Fort Lauderdale man arrested in Tallahassee for sex trafficking 13-year-old girl
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Police in Tallahassee arrested Terrance Lamont Lee after finding a missing 13-year-old girl hiding under a motel sink. Authorities stated that Lee faces felony charges including human trafficking, lewd and lascivious behavior, and possession and promotion of child sexual abuse material, and he is held without bond in the Leon County Jail after pleading not guilty.
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A suspect faces felony charges carrying the possibility of life imprisonment following a multi-state law enforcement response and forensic interview.
Key Facts
- Tallahassee police responded to a Motel 6 off Interstate 10 after a request from Livingston Parish, Louisiana deputies to search for a vehicle linked to a missing 13-year-old girl.
- Officers found the victim hiding under a bathroom sink inside the motel room and initially detained her in handcuffs.
- The victim stated she met Terrance Lamont Lee on Snapchat, where he claimed to own the Babylon Dating App.
- According to police, Lee drove to get the victim, told her 'You belong to me. I own you,' and forced her to engage in commercial sex acts with multiple clients.
- Police discovered online prostitution advertisements featuring images and videos of the victim nude or performing sex acts.
- Lee initially denied sexual contact and claimed he did not know the victim was 13 years old, but later admitted to posting the ads and sexually assaulting her.
- Terrance Lamont Lee was arrested and charged with human trafficking, lewd and lascivious behavior, interference with custody, and three charges related to child sexual abuse material.
- Lee is held without bond in the Leon County Jail and online court records show he pleaded not guilty.
Who's Mentioned
locationSouth Florida“Region where the suspect planned to bring the victim.”locationTallahassee“City in Florida where police located the victim and suspect at a Motel 6.”locationPensacola“City where the suspect claimed he posted an unresponded prostitution ad.”locationLeon County“County where the suspect faces felony charges and is held in the county jail.”locationLeon County Jail“Facility where the suspect is held without bond.”OrganizationLocal 10 News“News outlet that obtained the arrest report.”locationFort Lauderdale“Hometown of the suspect, Terrance Lamont Lee.”locationLivingston Parish“Location of deputies in Louisiana who requested a search for a missing teenager'”OrganizationSnapchat“Online platform where the victim and suspect reportedly met.”PersonTerrance Lamont Lee“Fort Lauderdale man arrested and charged with human trafficking and related offe”OrganizationTallahassee Police Department“Law enforcement agency that responded to the Motel 6 and conducted the investiga”OrganizationBabylon Dating App“Dating application where the suspect claimed to be the owner and CEO.”locationLouisiana“State where the victim was picked up by the suspect.”OrganizationHily“Dating application where the suspect claimed he met the victim.”