OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — After an 11-month wait, a man once hunted by his own daughters on national television has been moved back to Osceola County.
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Davie Albarran is accused of molesting a young family member in 2022. The girl came forward, causing Albarran to go into hiding.
His daughters launched a 451-day search for the man, posting videos asking for tips on TikTok.
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They also appeared on “America’s Most Wanted.”
A tip from that appearance featured the location of Albarran’s cell phone, which led deputies to his hiding spot at a family member’s property in Polk County in February.
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The tipsters claimed they didn’t know Albarran was a fugitive.
“We are his karma,” one of his daughters said after his arrest. “I want him to see that we got him.”
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Two others were arrested for felony accessory for helping Albarran hide.
Court records show Albarran did not make an initial appearance upon his transfer. His arraignment is scheduled for next month.
He faces a minimum of 25 years in prison if convicted.
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