I read the aggravating kidnapping again, and what jumped out to me today is it becomes aggravated when 'using a weapon.'
I think since they found plenty of ammo, but no firearm, LE believes he had his firearm with him in his vehicle at the park, and this is why he was able to turn her phone off or take the battery out... leaving KL unable to contact anyone.
Imo, this also is how he was able to force her to go with him to his home.
I still think the evidence will show the aggravated kidnapping factors started in his vehicle.
Imo, KL knew she was in immediate danger once inside of his vehicle. He made sure no one was around to help her.
She was at his mercy, and she knew quickly he possessed none even if she agreed to do everything he demanded she do or how much she pleaded to spare her life. The more she plead for her life the more empowered he felt. Instead of feeling any regret it fueled his rage, and hatred even more because imo, he has long been a hater of all females in general. He used women as objects, but possessed no emotions or bonds with any of them.
Psychopaths dont have compassion for anyone. They see their victims as weak if they plead for their lives while under their total power, and control.
KL never knew before she met this monster face to face what he had in store for her. He knew all along just exactly how he was going to trap her, and once he had her helpless, and defenseless he then carried out his premeditated plans including how he was going to defile, and desecrate her body.
Imo, he knew before she ever entered his vehicle she would be totally destroyed no longer a beautiful vibrant young woman with such a bright future.
Jmho