Escambia Man Gets 30 Years For Kidnapping, Burglary

October 2, 2012

An Escambia County man has been sentenced to state prison for multiple charges including burglary and kidnapping.

Monday, Lee Milner was sentenced by Judge Michael Allen to 30 years in state prison on kidnapping to inflict bodily harm or terrorize victim and burglary of a dwelling with assault and battery along with other charges. Milner was sentenced as a Habitual Felony Offender.

On January 31, 2012, the victim stated when she returned home from the store, she walked in her house and was hit over the head by Milner. Milner tied her up and told her to give him her cash and her vehicle or she would be raped or killed if she told anyone.

Milner took the victim’s vehicle as well as $1,000 worth of jewelry. On February 2, 2012, law enforcement spotted the victims vehicle and the defendant was apprehended after a high speed chase.

In a separate case, the defendant was arrested for robbery without a weapon. The robbery occurred on January 24, 2012, when the victim arrived at work and the defendant inquired about renting a storage unit. Shortly after a struggle ensued and the defendant grabbed the victims wallet, ripping his pants. The pocket was swabbed for DNA and a hit came back to the defendant. Milner plead to the robbery charge and was sentenced to 15 years as a habitual felony offender with the sentence concurrent with the 30 year prison sentence.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News