Approximately in 2007, Laurel was 16 years old when she was kidnapped. However, the governor did not let Jorge pay the ransom, and she was somehow released. After this, her father managed to convince her to say that she made the whole kidnapping up in order to cover her father's back.

Did Laurel fake her kidnapping?

Given the Castillo family history, it makes sense for fans to think that Laurel's relatives could be behind her sudden disappearance. Fans will remember that Laurel was kidnapped when she was a teenager. But she eventually lied in court about it to protect her dad, saying she'd faked the kidnapping.

Who helped Laurel escape?

Enter a deserted warehouse, Laurel's brother Xavier, and Frank getting nearly beaten to death by Xavier and his goons. Xavier and Frank both want to know where Laurel is, and according to Xavier, all signs point back to Annalise — for a tidy payment from Laurel, Annalise allegedly helped her escape.