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Ariel Castro has been identified as the prime suspect in the astonishing kidnapping case of three women held captive for ten years in Cleveland and he has been taken into custody – as well as two of his own brothers.

Ariel Castro, 52, of Cleveland, Ohio was arrested on Monday after one of the alleged victims, Amanda Berry escaped his home and called police.

He was a school bus driver in the Cleveland area, according to reports.

Only Ariel Castro lived at the home. The brothers lived elsewhere, police told reporters.

Ariel Castro has been identified as the prime suspect in the astonishing kidnapping case of three women held captive for ten years in Cleveland

Ariel Castro has been identified as the prime suspect in the astonishing kidnapping case of three women held captive for ten years in Cleveland

Ariel Castro’s Facebook page depicts a man with a passion for motorcycles and the bass guitar.

His last post to the social networking site on May 2 says: “Miracles really do happen, God is good :)”

Cleveland’s police chief said on Monday night that the victims were tied up in the house where they were found and had been there since they disappeared.

The county prosecutor joined dozens of police officers and sheriff’s deputies at the scene as they began searching the house late Monday.

Authorities say the women have been taken to a hospital to reunite with relatives and seem to be in good health.

Michelle Knight had been missing since 2002, Amanda Berry since 2003 and Gina DeJesus since 2004.

Remarkably, Ariel Castro’s son – also named Ariel who now goes by “Anthony” – penned an article for the Cleveland Plain Press about the disappearance of Gina DeJesus back in 2004.

Anthony Castro told WKYC-TV reporter Sara Shookman: “This is beyond comprehension… I’m truly stunned right now.”

Also struck by the allegations, the suspects’ uncle, Julio Castro, told CNN: “I never want to see them again.”

Police didn’t immediately provide any details of how the women were found but said they appeared to be in good health and had been taken to a hospital to be reunited with relatives and to be evaluated.

They said a 6-year-old girl also was found in the home.

On a recorded 911 call Monday, Amanda Berry declared: “I’m Amanda Berry. I’ve been on the news for the last 10 years.”

The woman said she had been taken by someone and begged for police officers to arrive at the home on Cleveland’s west side before he returned.

“I’ve been kidnapped, and I’ve been missing for 10 years,” Amanda Berry told the dispatcher.

“And I’m here. I’m free now.”

Amanda Berry disappeared at age 16 on April 21, 2003, when she called her sister to say she was getting a ride home from her job at a Burger King.

Gina DeJesus went missing at age 14 on her way home from school about a year later. They were found just a few miles from where they had disappeared.

Police said Michelle Knight went missing in 2002 and is 32 now. They didn’t provide current ages for the other two women.

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Three women from Ohio, who were abducted more than a decade ago, have been found alive in the basement of a house in Cleveland – where they were apparently held captive in chains.

Amanda Berry, 26, and Gina DeJesus, 23, and Michelle Knight, 32, escaped from the Cleveland house just a few miles from the city where they disappeared.

The extraordinary rescue came after Amanda Berry, who went missing at the age of 16, screamed for help when their captor left the house and she was found by a neighbor who helped her to call 911.

Amanda Berry disappeared aged 16 in 2003

Amanda Berry disappeared aged 16 in 2003

Amanda Berry 911 call transcript

Amanda Berry: Help me, I’m Amanda Berry.

Operator: Do you need police, fire or ambulance?

Amanda Berry: I need police.

Operator: OK, and what’s going on there?

Amanda Berry: I’ve been kidnapped, and I’ve been missing for 10 years. And I’m here. I’m free now.

Operator: OK, and what’s your address?

(The operator tries to figure out where she is.)

Amanda Berry: I’m across the street. I’m using their phone

Operator: OK, stay there with those neighbors and talk to the police when they get there.

(The operator repeats her instructions several times.)

Amanda Berry: OK, are they on their way right now? I need them now.

Operator: We’re gonna send them as soon as we get a car open.

Amanda Berry: No, I need them now before he gets back.

Operator: All right. We’re sending them, OK?

Amanda Berry: OK. I mean, like, right now.

Operator: Who is the guy who went out?

Amanda Berry: His name is Ariel Castro.

Operator: All right. How old is he?

Amanda Berry: He’s like 52.

Operator: All right, and a…

Amanda Berry: And I’m Amanda Berry. I’ve been on the news for the last 10 years.

Operator: OK, I got that, dear… what is his name again?

Amanda Berry: Uh, Ariel Castro.

Operator: And is he white, black or Hispanic?

Amanda Berry: Uh, he’s Hispanic.

Operator: What’s he wearing?

Amanda Berry: I don’t know cause he’s not here right now. That’s how we got away.

Operator: When he left, what was he wearing?

Amanda Berry: (Indistinguishable)

Operator: The police are on the way. Talk to them when they get there.

Amanda Berry: OK.

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