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Man charged with torturing, holding teen siblings captive for months

  • Michael Ramos subjected two teenagers to horrific abuse including whipping and threats for months
  • Ramos moved in as their guardian after the death of the woman who had adopted them and locked them in his Bronx apartment
  • The teens were found with injuries over their bodies and had not been outside since January
  • Ramos threatened them with guns and a variety of makeshift weapons to keep them imprisoned
  • Ramos faces multiple charges including assault, child endangerment, and unlawful imprisonment
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