Man Testifies That He Saw Ibraheem Yazeed Kidnap Aniah Blanchard

A man has testified that he saw Ibraheem Yazeed kidnap Aniah Blanchard, the stepdaughter of Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight Walt Harris.

During a preliminary hearing in Lee County District Court on Wednesday, the witness said he didn’t come forward sooner because his wife told him to stay out of it, according to WTVM13. The news outlet also reported that when Yazeed walked into the court room he looked into the direction of the Blanchard family and shook his head.

During the hearing, the judge ordered Yazeed to submit a DNA sample, after police believe a man was inside Blanchard’s car. He has also been denied bond.

The Blanchard family currently has a gag order meaning they are not allowed to speak to the media as this case is ongoing. The gag order will not be lifted until at least Dec. 4.

Aniah was last seen on Oct. 23 in Auburn, Alabama, and it was determined the 19-year-old is a victim of foul play.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Auburn Police Division Detective Section at 334-501-3140, the anonymous tip line at 334-246-1391, or the 24-hour non-emergency number at 334-501-3100.