Woman allegedly chained to bed over affair
Associated Press
June 24, 2002 11:55:00

FULLERTON, Calif. - The parents of a 21-year-old woman allegedly chained their daughter spread-eagle to her bed to stop from going out with a married man.

David Mata, 53, and his wife, Guadalupe, 51, were arrested at their apartment Sunday and booked for investigation of false imprisonment, assault and battery, and making criminal threats. Bail was set at $25,000.

A police officer found Giovana Mata on the bed with each arm and leg chained to a bedpost.

The couple told police they used 30-pound chains and two large gate locks to keep her from seeing her boyfriend, Lt. Danny Becerra said.