On Jan. 28, at approximately 11:30 am Elberta Police Officers responded to the 12000 block of Breman Road to investigate a domestic disturbance.  Upon arrival, they located a female victim named Ranee Kay, who had been badly beaten to the point of needing medical treatment.  Through the investigation, they learned that a male subject, identified by the victim as Justin Kay (48), went to a residence on West Fern Avenue in Foley the previous night to confront her over their breakup.  The victim is currently married to Justin Kay but had obtained a protection from abuse order and was staying with her mother for safety as she filed for divorce.  

Justin Kay entered the residence on Fern Ave and forced his wife to leave with him against her will by threatening to harm her sleeping mother if she alerted anyone.  After wrapping her in saran wrap, he drove her back to their residence in Elberta while beating her in the car along the way.  Once they arrived at the residence, he continued to hold her against her will by force and threats while he smoked methamphetamine.   After several hours, Justin Kay passed out from the drugs, and the victim was able to escape and get assistance in calling the police.  

After the initial investigation, Elberta Police Officers notified Foley Police who also responded to the scene due to the crime originating in Foley.  With the collaborative efforts from Elberta Police, Foley Police, and the District Attorney's Office, Justin Kay was arrested at the residence and charged with Kidnapping First Degree, Domestic Violence (Burglary 2nd), and Violation of a Court Order.  Later during an interview, Justin Kay admitted that his initial plan was to kidnap his wife and kill her and then kill himself.