A Toronto man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a Vaughan woman. Keyron Moore, 39, was convicted by Ontario’s Court of Justice for his actions during the incident that occurred on November 1, 2022.

Moore and an accomplice, referred to in court as “Orange Hoodie Guy,” kidnapped the victim, identified only as A.T., at gunpoint outside a Thornhill restaurant. The pair forced her into a grey SUV shortly after 11 p.m. During the ordeal, Moore threatened A.T. with a firearm, forcing her to perform oral sex while holding a gun to her head.

Justice Michael Townsend noted in his ruling that Moore was not only responsible for the kidnapping but also for the violence that ensued. "Knowing what was likely to happen, and being armed himself, Mr. Moore is just as responsible for the shooting at the Good Samaritan as was OHG, the one who pulled the trigger," Townsend stated.

The victim was held captive for nearly 12 hours, during which time she was subjected to severe physical abuse. Moore and his accomplice drove around with A.T., binding her hands and mouth with duct tape. At one point, they took her to a location in Barrie, where she was stripped, tied to a chair, and assaulted by multiple men. The judge described the horrific acts, including the use of a hammer to inflict injuries and the burning of her hair.

Throughout the ordeal, Moore did not attempt to help A.T. or facilitate her escape. Instead, he either watched the abuse or left the scene to smoke. The police later found A.T. near Janine Street and Cundles Road East in Barrie, but the firearms used in the kidnapping were never recovered.

In court, A.T. described the lasting trauma from the incident. "I can still hear the gunshot that was fired at the man who tried to help me. The sound is imprinted in my brain," she said. She expressed that the experience was "traumatic, terrifying, physically painful, and emotionally draining."

A.T. now struggles with fear and anxiety, stating she no longer feels safe going outside alone. "I feel like I have a target on my back, like someone is always watching," she said. She also mentioned feeling unsafe in her own home, where her mind plays tricks on her, making her believe someone is trying to break in.

Before his arrest, Moore lived in North York with his mother and teenage daughter. He had worked in deliveries and factory jobs until 2022. The judge acknowledged that Moore has a loving relationship with his children and provides financial support when possible. Moore immigrated to Canada from Grenada at the age of 20, obtaining refugee status due to gang violence in his home country.