Parents Accused of Kidnapping Kids and Fleeing to Cuba Make First Court Appearance
The Florida couple accused of kidnapping their own children and fleeing to Cuba on a boat were ordered held without bond during their first appearance in court in Tampa Thursday since they were handed over to U.S. authorities. Patricia Hauser and Bob Hauser, the grandparents of Cole and Chase Hakken, spoke at a news conference. Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee spoke about the charges against Sharyn Patricia Hakken, 34, and her husband Joshua Michael Hakken, 35.