Oregon Man Convicted of Kidnapping and Assault in Garage Cell Case

Negasi Zuberi faces life imprisonment for abducting and assaulting two women, holding one in a soundproof cell.

Negasi Zuberi was found guilty of multiple charges, including kidnapping and illegal firearm possession, after abducting two women in 2023.
One victim escaped from a soundproof cell Zuberi built in his garage, alerting authorities and leading to his capture.
Zuberi used aliases and posed as a police officer to deceive and abduct his victims across state lines.
Authorities discovered evidence of Zuberi's plans to abduct more women, including detailed notes and diagrams.
The FBI is investigating potential links to other assaults in multiple states, warning there may be more victims.