Australian man admits kidnap and rape of British backpacker

Marcus Martin, 23, held victim captive during 900-mile road trip through the outback

Austrlia, Car, Rape, Kidnap
Marcus Martin was found hiding in alcove of 4x4 after police stopped the vehicle
(Image credit: News Regional Media. All Rights Reserved)

An Australian man has admitted kidnapping and repeatedly raping a British backpacker during a month-long ordeal after the pair met at a party.

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