WANTED for Kidnapping; Cash Reward

(News Release from McDowell County Sheriff’s Department)

McDowell County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man they say chained a woman to the bed for days to keep her from testifying against him in court. Spencer O’Connor Elliott, 48, of 6780 Buck Creek Road in Marion, is wanted for first-degree kidnapping, intimidating a state’s witness and assault on a female. Elliott and the victim, Donna Jean Elliott, were scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, Sept. 19 in reference to a domestic violence order that Donna took out against Spencer. Donna, who had been chained up at Spencer’s house for days, escaped Saturday, Sept. 22 and was able to notify authorities. Spencer is on the run. He is described as a white male who stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 217 pounds. He has long wavy brown hair, blue eyes and tattoos on both arms. Anyone with information concerning Spencer Elliott’s whereabouts is asked to call Capt. Shanon Smith at 652-2237 or McDowell County Crime Stoppers at 65-CRIME (652-7463). You can also text your tips to Crime Stoppers. Text TIP MCDOWELLSO and your information to 888777. With Crime Stoppers, your identity remains anonymous, and you could receive a cash reward.