Ohio: Amanda Berry Home After Kidnap Ordeal

Amanda Berry, one of three women rescued from a house in Cleveland, Ohio, after being abducted about a decade ago, has returned to her sister's home.

TV aerial pictures of the back of the family property, which is also in the US city, showed someone carrying a small child.

The youngster is thought to be the six-year-old daughter that Miss Berry bore during her time as a captive.

Her sister, Beth Serrano, later came out of the house, which is covered in balloons and banners that said: "We never lost hope Mandy" and "Welcome home."

She read out a statement where she thanked the public and media for their support and also appealed for their privacy to be respected.

Surrounded by reporters, she said: "I want to thank the public and media for their support and courage over the years.

Amanda Berry (L), Gina DeJesus and the house where they were found

"At this time our family would request privacy so my sister and niece and I can have time to recover," she told a thicket of microphones and lenses."

"We appreciate all you have done for us throughout the past ten years. Please respect our privacy until we are ready to make our statements. And thank you," she added, before breaking down in tears.

Miss Berry's mother had died during the time her daughter was being detained.

When the former captive's car with darkened windows arrived at her sister's house, Jessica Duna, a 50-year-old housekeeper who lives in neighbourhood, said: "Oh my God, it just stopped my heart.

"It's just sad that her mother isn't here right now. Its heartbreaking."

The home of Miss Berry's sister is covered with balloons

On Monday, Miss Berry had raised the alarm by screaming for help and a neighbour managed to get her and her child out by kicking in a door.

Miss Berry then made a frantic call to the police and the other two women, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus, were later rescued.

Miss Knight, now 32, Miss Berry, 27, and Miss DeJesus, 23, were abducted separately in nearby areas of the Ohio city in 2002, 2003 and 2004 when they were 20, 16 and 14 respectively.

The owner of the home, 52-year-old former school bus driver Ariel Castro, has been detained, along with his brothers, Pedro, 54, and Onil, 50.

The three women were restrained with ropes and chains, a police chief has said.

Suspects: (L-R) Brothers Ariel Castro, Onil Castro and Pedro Castro

The physical condition of  the trio was "very good considering the circumstances", Michael McGrath claimed.

He said: "We have confirmation they were bound and there were chains and ropes in the hall."

Mr McGrath also said they had been allowed out of the house "very rarely", adding: "They were released out in the backyard once in a while I believe."

Police have been searching the property and said no human remains have been found at the house. Officers had reportedly been looking for "possible aborted babies". 

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