Hser Mu Lah Say, 20, a Nebraska man accused of driving to Florida to pick up two teenage sisters, has been transferred to the Martin County Jail. He arrived on October 4 and, as of October 7, was being held without bail. Say was arrested on February 1 in Georgia, where he was caught with the two girls, ages 12 and 15 at the time. He is charged with two counts of kidnapping and two counts of interference with child custody.
TL;DR: Say allegedly made contact with two sisters from Indiantown, Florida — ages 12 and 15 — beginning in the summer of 2025 through the online game Roblox, continuing on Snapchat. Sheriff John Budensiek described the pattern as a “grooming process.” After the girls went missing on Jan. 31, Say was arrested in Georgia on Feb. 1 and has now been transferred to the Martin County Jail, where he is held without bail.
How the Contact Began: Roblox, Then Snapchat
According to the TCPalm report, Say’s contact with the two sisters began in the summer of 2025 on Roblox, the popular online gaming platform. The communication later moved to Snapchat, where conversations could disappear and were harder for parents to monitor.
Sheriff John Budensiek described what followed as a “grooming process” — a pattern in which an adult builds trust with a minor over time, often isolating the child from the people who protect them.
The Sisters Went Missing From Indiantown
The two girls went missing from Indiantown, Florida, on January 31. They were 12 and 15 years old at the time. The disappearance triggered a law enforcement response that ended the next day — February 1 — when Say was caught in Georgia with the two teens.
His arrest in Georgia set the legal process in motion: two counts of kidnapping and two counts of interference with child custody.
Transferred to Martin County, Held Without Bail
Say was transferred to the Martin County Jail on October 4, bringing him back to the Florida jurisdiction where the case originated. As of October 7, he was being held without bail.
The denial of bail reflects the seriousness of the charges. Kidnapping charges involving children are among the most severe offenses a defendant can face, and prosecutors typically argue that a defendant accused of traveling across state lines to take minors is a flight risk.
Online Platforms and Child Safety
The case highlights the dangers children can face on gaming and messaging platforms. Contact that begins in an online game can move to private messaging apps, where it is far harder for parents or guardians to see what is happening.
Experts consistently advise parents to know which apps their children use, keep communication open about online contact with strangers, and watch for warning signs — secrecy about online friendships, gifts or attention from unknown adults, and pressure to move conversations to private apps.
A Note on the Minors
The two sisters are minors, and their names are not being published in connection with this case. They are the victims here, and reporting standards protect the identities of children in criminal cases. Say has been charged and accused — not convicted — and remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hser Mu Lah Say?
Hser Mu Lah Say, 20, is a Nebraska man accused of driving to Florida to pick up two teenage sisters. He was arrested in Georgia on February 1 and transferred to the Martin County Jail on October 4, where he is held without bail.
What is he charged with?
Two counts of kidnapping and two counts of interference with child custody, tied to the two teen sisters, who were ages 12 and 15 at the time.
How did Say allegedly contact the sisters?
According to investigators, contact began in the summer of 2025 through the online game Roblox and continued on Snapchat.
What did the sheriff say about the contact?
Sheriff John Budensiek described the pattern as a “grooming process” — an adult building trust with minors over time.
When did the sisters go missing?
The girls went missing from Indiantown, Florida, on January 31. Say was caught with them in Georgia the next day, February 1.
Why is he being held without bail?
As of October 7, Say was held without bail at the Martin County Jail. Kidnapping charges involving minors are among the most serious offenses, and defendants accused of crossing state lines are typically considered flight risks.
Are the sisters' names being published?
No. They are minors, and their identities are being protected in keeping with reporting standards for child victims.
Has Say been convicted?
No. He has been charged and accused, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
How can parents protect children from online grooming?
Know which apps and games your children use, keep open communication about online contact with strangers, and watch for warning signs like secrecy about online friendships or pressure to move conversations to private apps.
