Under federal and state law, kidnapping is commonly defined as taking or confining a person against their will by force, violence or fraud.
Authorities believe they spotted Travis Decker, who's wanted in the deaths of his 3 daughters, near a remote alpine lake in Washington state. More
June 10, 2025
Federal authorities take over search for Travis Decker, accused of killing his three daughters in Washington state, as new evidence emerges from the crime scene. More
June 9, 2025
Jordan Blake Williams, known in the ring as Jayden Steele, was arrested May 27 on charges of battery and kidnapping. More
June 4, 2025
A father is wanted for murder after his 3 daughters were found dead in Washington following a scheduled visitation. More
June 4, 2025
Sherri Papini, who went to federal prison for faking her own kidnapping, now says she was abducted by her ex-boyfriend. More
May 23, 2025
Zachary Adams was sentenced to life without parole for Holly Bobo's murder, but wants a new trial after another Jason Autry said he lied. More
May 23, 2025
Sherri Papini, speaking out for the first time since she faked her abduction, admits she kept some secrets but insists she was tortured. More
May 22, 2025
Dylan Adams, who accepted an Alford plea in Holly Bobo's murder, said he and his brother, Zachary, never killed her. More
May 21, 2025
After Jason Autry recanted his testimony, Zachary Adams is asking a judge for a new trial on charges he murdered Holly Bobo in 2011. More
May 19, 2025
Mehandra Patel remains behind bars even though his attorney says surveillance video shows he never tried to abduct a child in Walmart. More
May 6, 2025
Gregory Moore reportedly killed Aliza Sherman in 2013 to avoid having to try her divorce case in court. It was a cold case for 12... More
May 5, 2025
Wanda Barzee was arrested for a probation violation 23 years after kidnapping 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart from her home. More
May 2, 2025
Sherri Papini appears to revert back to her original story in a new docuseries, taking a lie detector test to prove she's innocent. More
May 2, 2025
Victor Martinez-Hernandez will be sentenced on Aug. 11 for the murder, rape and kidnapping of Rachel Morin. More
April 29, 2025
Kim Kardashian to testify about 2016 Paris Fashion Week robbery in which armed thieves tied her up in her hotel room, stole $6M in jewelry. More
April 28, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan's attorney said there will be a different picture of his client after all the evidence comes out. More
April 25, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan, Conn. woman who allegedly held stepson captive for 2 decades, argues judge abused discretion by ordering GPS monitoring. More
April 23, 2025
The alleged victim testified the only way she can sleep at night is knowing Austin Chronister cannot leave his home and is being monitored. More
April 21, 2025
The man who told police he was held captive by his stepmother in Connecticut said he is working to take charge of his life. More
April 17, 2025
The man who says he was held captive in his home for 20 years said he recently celebrated his first-ever birthday party at 32. More
April 15, 2025
It took the jury less than an hour to find the man accused of murdering Rachel Morin guilty of all charges. More
April 15, 2025
Victor Martinez-Hernandez was convicted of all charges in the August 2023 rape and murder of Rachel Morin. More
April 15, 2025
Vinnie Politan interviews Kimberly Sullivan's attorney, asking questions about her defense after she allegedly kept her stepson locked away for twenty years. More
April 4, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of holding her stepson captive for 20 years, but her attorney says the alleged victim isn't credible. More
April 4, 2025
Ioannis Kaloidis represents Kimberly Sullivan, the woman accused of holding her stepson captive. He spoke to Court TV about her defense. More
April 3, 2025
The trial of the man trial accused of murdering Rachel Morin begins this week. Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez faces life in prison if convicted. More
April 3, 2025
Photos show the inside of the Connecticut home where Kimberly Sullivan allegedly held her stepson captive for decades. More
April 2, 2025
Lawyer for Kimberly Sullivan, Connecticut woman accused of holding her stepson captive, spoke out after police released home interior photos. More
April 1, 2025
Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, accused of killing Rachel Morin. More
April 1, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan, who's accused of keeping her stepson captive for 20 years, appears in court for an arraignment. More
March 28, 2025
