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Kidnapped Teen Jayma Closs Is Gifted Reward Money After She 'Saves Herself'

Kidnapped Teen Jayma Closs Is Gifted Reward Money After She 'Saves Herself'

Jayme was fled after 88 days in captivity, and now she'll receive part of the bounty offered for her safe return.

Rachel Andrews

Rachel Andrews

Jayme Closs, who escaped from a man who allegedly abducted her after killing her parents, is set to receive the $25,000 (£19,000) reward which was offered to the public if she was found.

The company which her parents worked for, Hormel Foods, offered the bounty to anyone who had information which could lead to the 13-year-old's safe return on top of the FBI's $25,000 reward.

Jayme managed to free herself from 21-year-old suspect Jake Patterson after being kept in captivity for 88 days after disappearing from her family home on 15th October. She was found earlier this month in rural Wisconsin on 10th January, and the neighbours who helped Jayme call for police have agreed that the money should go to the teen.

Jayme will get the $25,000 reward.
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Jayme's parents, Denise and James Closs, worked at Jennie-O turkey plant owned by Hormel Foods. The company decided to double the FBI's bounty, and now Hormel Foods' reward will go straight to Jayme.

It's not yet clear what will happen to the FBI's chunk of the reward.

In a statement, CEO of Hormel Foods Jim Snee said: "On behalf of the entire Jennie-O and Hormel Foods family, we are overjoyed at the news of Jayme's safe return.

"Her bravery and strength have truly inspired our team members around the world. Barron is an incredibly strong community and one that never lost hope. We celebrated with the community, and the world, that Jayme is home."

Mugshot of Jake Thomas Patterson, suspect in the kidnapping.
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Steve Lykken, Jennie-O Turkey Store president, said: "Here in Barron our Jennie-O family is dealing with a very tragic situation. While we are still mourning the loss of longtime family members Jim and Denise, we are so thankful for Jayme's brave escape and that she is back in Barron."

The company hopes that the money can be used as a trust fund for "Jayme's needs today and in the future".

Patterson is accused of keeping Jayme captive in his remote home in Gordon, 66 miles from her home in Barron.

The company hopes the money can go to Jayme's current and future needs.
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Jayme told police that she was able to escape after Patterson left the house for several hours, and she ran barefoot to find help from a neighbour.

Jeanne Nutter was walking her dog, who took Jayme to the home of Peter and Kristin Kasinskas where they called for police.

The Kasinskas told CNN that they did not want the reward money "because she got herself out".

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