What is the Statute of Limitations for Kidnapping

[legalintn]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: TN

In 2003 I was kidnapped by four (4) adults, beaten by one (1) and threatened with even more physical violence/injury. Has the statute of limitations run out? Thank you very much for your help.

[Who'sThatGuy]

How old were you at the time of the assault and was it reported to law enforcement in 2003?

If it was reported, do they have arrest warrants for the 4 individuals?

If it wasn't reported, why not?

[legalintn]

I was 46 at the time. It was not reported because it involved three of my four siblings and their spouses - something that I have considered humiliating and embarrassing for many years.

[budwad]

The SOL for kidnapping in TN is 4, 8, or 15 years depending on the facts of the case. The only SOL that has not run is for a class A felony.

[legalintn]

What part of my situation is a class A felony? Thank you very much for your help.

[cdwjava]

Is there any proof that this occurred? Will the offenders admit to the act or will they all have a different tale to tell?

Further, in your case it is only the class A felony ot especially aggravated kidnapping (with the 15 year SOL) if the kidnapping occurred with a deadly weapon or the display of any article used or fashioned to lead the victim to reasonably believe it to be a deadly weapon, was committed to hold you for ransom or reward, or as a shield or hostage, or you suffered serious bodily injury (more than a bruise).