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Girl Rescued After Dog Leads Cops to Kidnapper
4 Feb
Summary
- Girl was kidnapped while walking her dog in Galveston, Texas.
- Her dog returned home alone, prompting a police investigation.
- Authorities found her at a local hotel after tracing her phone.
A harrowing kidnapping incident in Galveston, Texas, concluded with the rescue of a 12-year-old girl. The ordeal began on the evening of January 30, 2026, when the girl was abducted while taking her dog for a walk. Her safe return home was prompted when her dog appeared alone at the family residence, triggering an immediate police response.
Investigators traced the girl's phone to the Galveston Beach Hotel. Surveillance footage showed her entering a room with Graham Michael Dunn, 27. Responding officers found Dunn with the girl in the hotel room around 4 a.m. on January 31, 2026. The girl reported that Dunn had given her two pills, leaving her feeling "woozy," and that she had been sexually molested and filmed.
Dunn was arrested on an aggravated kidnapping charge, with his bond set at $500,000. Court records indicate an active arrest warrant from Dallas County for a family violence case. He also faces accusations in North Carolina involving three women. A status conference for the Galveston kidnapping incident is scheduled for February 10, 2026. If convicted, Dunn faces a potential prison sentence of two to ten years and a fine of up to $10,000.
