Bennet Clarence LaymonChattanooga police arrested a fifth suspect in a kidnapping after he was accidentally released by responding officers last week.
Bennet Clarence Laymon, 28, of East Ridge was reportedly part of a group who kidnapped 25-year-old Shane Keller in hopes of getting drugs or approximately $300.
Keller was stripped of his clothes and had his face and neck cut. He was blindfolded and bound, according to an arrest report.
Keller was attacked when he went to a residence at 3300 E. 36th St. to sell $150 in methamphetamine, according to the arrest report. His injuries were minor.
He told police he was attacked by two men, Laymon and 25-year-old Eric Clifton Slaughter. Keller said Ginger Davis, 48, and Barbara D. Slaughter, 53, ordered the two men to beat and bind him. The incident took place at Davis’ residence, according to the police report. Dosher Felts, 22, guarded Keller with a knife.