Francis Buckheit, East Islip man charged with rape and kidnapping in missing girl's case, planned to take teen to Carolinas, court records show
Francis Buckheit is charged in the kidnapping and rape of a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl who was missing for 25 days.
Francis Buckheit, East Islip man charged with kidnapping, rape of 14-year-old girl, has been indicted, his lawyer says
Francis Buckheit, of East Islip, will likely be arraigned on the indictment later this month, attorney Danielle Papa, of Hauppauge, said.
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Man accused of kidnapping Patchogue teen expected back in court today
Francis Buckheit, 64, is accused of holding the girl against her will in his boat that was docked at the White Cap Marina in Islip. According to court documents obtained by News 12, prosecutors ...
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Long Island man indicted in strange case of missing teen rescued from boat — but attorney claims ‘lot more of a story’
Francis Buckheit, who was arrested on rape ... Patchogue home on Dec. 9 and surfaced last week on a boat docked in Islip. Buckheit’s lawyer Danielle Papa chatted with reporters afterward.
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Court documents: Accused kidnapper planned to take Patchogue teen to the Carolinas
The 14-year-old victim was found on Francis Buckheit’s 56-foot boat and subjected to continuous abuse, according to prosecutors. Krista McNally Jan 15, 2025, 10:25 PM ...
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Long Island man indicted in strange case of missing teen rescued from boat — but attorney claims there’s a ‘lot more of a story’
Francis Buckheit, who was arrested on rape ... Patchogue home on Dec. 9 and surfaced last week on a boat docked in Islip. Buckheit’s lawyer Danielle Papa chatted with reporters afterward.