A human trafficking suspect tricked an 18-year-old Lakeland woman he met on a dating app into thinking he wanted to be her boyfriend so he could instead take her to Miami and force her into prostitution, according to prosecutors.
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Harvey was traveling westbound at an estimated speed of 75 miles per hour on Northwest 199th Street when he failed to stop at a red flashing light and crossed Northwest 37th Avenue.
He collided with the women’s car, which was traveling southbound on Northwest 37th Avenue. The three women did not survive their injuries.
Harvey fled the scene and did not attempt to call for help for the victims. He was found guilty by a criminal court and sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
He was given until June 1, 2000 to “get his affairs in order” and turn himself in to serve his sentence. He instead fled the country.