Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Man Charged After Allegedly Chaining Woman to Bed in Australia
In Australia, a man named Zane Woodward is accused of a very bad crime.
He allegedly chained his girlfriend, Broadie McGugan, to a bed, so she couldn't leave the house.
He took away her phone and kept her away from her friends and family.
She eventually escaped during an ATM visit.
Police found that she had broken ribs and a fractured eye socket.
Now, Woodward has been arrested and is facing serious charges.
Zane Woodward allegedly chained Broadie McGugan to a bed to prevent her from leaving.
The abuse escalated, with McGugan deprived of phone, wallet, keys, and contact with others.
McGugan was allegedly chained at night, and at times, even during the day.
McGugan escaped during an ATM visit and sought help, revealing injuries.
Woodward was arrested and charged with kidnapping, assault, and other offenses.
- Who
- Zane Woodward and Broadie McGugan.
- What
- Zane Woodward was charged with kidnapping, assault, and other domestic violence-related offenses after allegedly chaining his girlfriend to a bed.
- When
- The abuse escalated in 2024. The escape happened on Tuesday.
- Where
- Oak Flats, New South Wales, Australia.
- Why
- Woodward allegedly chained McGugan to prevent her from leaving the house to meet other men.
- Accused
- Zane Woodward, 34
- Victim
- Broadie McGugan
- Relationship Start
- September 2024
- Charges
- Kidnapping, assault causing bodily harm, intimidation, unlawful detention
- Injuries
- Broken ribs, bruising, fractured eye socket
- Location of Arrest
- Oak Flats, Australia
