Kidnapped Carlie Trent Still in Hospital, Uncle Gary Simpson Held on $1M Bond

According to ABC News Channel 9, May 13, happens to be Simpson’s birthday.

Gary Simpson, 57, was arrested in Hawkins County, Tenn., and charged with one count—Especially Aggravated Kidnapping. Tennessee Bureau of Investigations photo

Carlie Trent was found safe on May 12; one week after an AMBER Alert was issued following her disappearance.

Her uncle, 57-year-old Gary Simpson, kidnapped Trent from Hawkins Elementary school on May 4.

After being rescued on Thursday afternoon, 9-year-old Trent was taken to Johnson City Medical Center, where she has remained since.

Two Hawkins County men, Donnie Lawson and Stewart Franklin, spotted Carlie and Simpson while checking their property in Hawkins County and detained Simpson while contacting authorities, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation