Cleveland police were not very forthcoming today with details on the investigation of the rescued kidnapping victimsbut a few leaked reports and at least one odd coincidence are shedding some light on the man who appears to be most responsible
17865-Clipart-Illustration-Of-A-Nude-Middle-Aged-Cacuasian-Woman-With-Black-Curly-Hair-Preparing-To-Take-A-ShowerAccording to the family of Gina DeJesus, one the women who was held captive for nearly a decade, say that she actually knew Ariel Castro, the owner of the house where the women were found, because he was a relative of one of her friends.
It’s not known if they interacted or had any sort of relationship before DeJesus was kidnapped, but since the other two women were also from the area, it’s possible he knew them as well.
 
In a rather surprising and bizarre turn. the family also says that Castro came to public vigils that were held for at least two of the girls after they disappeared. 

Castro is awaiting charges along with his two brothers.

Their mugshots were just released to the media.