Sergio Joaquin Mendoza , 25 , of Santa Ana , charged with kidnapping . The victim was identified as a woman who had been missing for two days and whose body was found in the desert near the Mexican border on Friday by her family members. Couple was kicked out of relative 's house before three nights on the road . Girlfriend was able to escape on Monday morning and call 9-1-1 .
Sergio Joaquin Mendoza , 25 , of Santa Ana , charged with kidnapping . He is also charged with battery after alleged repeated physical abuse . Couple was kicked out of relative 's house before three nights on the road . Girlfriend was able to escape on Monday morning and call 9-1-1 .