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Bellport woman pleads guilty to sex trafficking missing Patchogue teen

As News 12 previously reported, the 14-year-old victim was missing for nearly a month in 2025 before being found on a boat in Islip.

Lauren Pena

Aug 20, 2026, 7:23 AM

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A woman charged in connection with the kidnapping of Patchogue girl has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking, child endangerment and promoting prostitution.

As News 12 previously reported, the 14-year-old victim was missing for nearly a month in 2025 before being found on a boat in Islip.

She was subjected to continuous abuse during her disappearance, according to prosecutors.

A total of 13 people were arrested in the case. Among them was 52-year-old Jacquelyn Comiskey, of Bellport.

Prosecutors say she admitted to driving the girl to have sex with another defendant, Bunice Knight, while she was missing.

Comiskey is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison in October.

RELATED: Patchogue father of missing daughter found safe speaks to News 12

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