Florida authorities make arrest in 1993 murder of Jennifer Odom
Florida convict Jeffrey Crum, 61, has been charged with the 1993 kidnapping and murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom. More
July 27, 2023
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Kidnapping
Under federal and state law, kidnapping is commonly defined as taking or confining a person against their will by force, violence or fraud.
Police Say Carlee Russell Made Up Abduction Story
Police said that Carlee Russell admitted to fabricating the story and said they are working to determine whether charges will be filed. More
July 24, 2023
Carlee Russell confesses to fabricating kidnapping
Authorities in Alabama said that Carlee Russell admitted there was no kidnapping and are working to determine whether she will face charges. More
July 24, 2023
‘Help Me’ Sign Leads to Rescue of Kidnapped Teen
Steven Sablan was arrested after the 13-year-old, who was allegedly kidnapped in Texas, showed the handmade sign to a passerby in California. More
July 21, 2023
‘Help me’ sign leads to rescue of kidnapped girl
Police said a 13-year-old girl who was kidnapped in Texas was rescued in California after holding up a sign that said 'help me' in a... More
July 21, 2023
Police cast doubt on Carlee Russell’s kidnapping claim
At a news conference, police said they are continuing to investigate but could not verify most of Carlee Russell's initial statement. More
July 19, 2023
Missing 2-year-old found dead in overgrown Detroit alley
Rashad Trice allegedly stabbed the child's mother and stole her car with the child inside three days before the little girl's body was found. More
July 6, 2023
Prosecutors seek death penalty for man accused of killing Eliza Fletcher
Cleotha Abston is accused of kidnapping and killing Eliza Fletcher during an early-morning run, whose body was found days later. More
July 6, 2023
Man fleeing cops with abducted infant crashes into home, killing child
A man who abducted a 7-month-old child crashed his car into a house while trying to flee, killing the infant and critically injuring himself. More
June 28, 2023
Oregon couple accused of luring, kidnapping and torturing siblings
Police said that after luring the pair with promises of freedom and work, the two were tortured with torches, starvation and beatings. More
June 19, 2023
Woman Mouths ‘Help Me’ During Traffic Stop
The alert officer who pulled over the vehicle arrested the male passenger, Collins Bates, who was wanted in a recent shooting. More
June 12, 2023
Woman mouths ‘help me’ to officer, leads to shooting suspect’s arrest
Officer Kayla Wallace saved a suspected kidnapping victim when she mouthed 'help me' during a traffic stop. More
June 12, 2023
EMT, rape case witness who claims she was kidnapped speaks out
On Thursday, prosecutors dismissed felony charges against Michael Stennett related to allegations he was stalking Lachelle Jordan. More
May 19, 2023
Missing girl featured on ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ found safe
Kayla Unbehaun was 9 years old when she was reportedly kidnapped by her mother, Heather Unbehaun, in Illinois. More
May 17, 2023
Police: Michigan boy uses slingshot to save sister from alleged kidnapping
Police say a 13-year-old boy in Michigan saved his 8-year-old sister from an alleged kidnapping using a slingshot. More
May 15, 2023
Kidnappers who snatched San Jose baby are sentenced
Yesenia Ramirez and Jose Portillo, who kidnapped a 3-month-old from his San Francisco Bay Area home, were sentenced to prison. More
March 20, 2023
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to role in Whitmer kidnap scheme
Brian Higgins, accused of assisting in plot to kidnap Michigan governor, pleads guilty to lesser charge; will cooperate with prosecutors. More
March 15, 2023
Man arrested, charged with holding woman captive in closet for months
The victim, 40, was only 100 pounds and said she had been held inside a locked closet for approximately two months. More
March 14, 2023
Elizabeth Smart Rescue: 20 Years Later
'I have a wonderful life and there’s every reason to believe that like there is nothing quite as resilient I think in this whole world... More
March 13, 2023
Elizabeth Smart shares insights into abduction 20 years after rescue
On March 12, 2003, Elizabeth Smart was spotted by Good Samaritans, along with her captors recognized from police sketches. More
March 13, 2023
Apology letter found after US citizens killed in Mexico
Letter claiming to be from Mexican drug cartel blamed for abducting 4 Americans and killing 2 said they turned over to authorities its own members. More
March 9, 2023
2 Americans dead, 2 rescued after violent Mexico kidnapping
Two of four Americans abducted in Mexico last week when their van was caught in a shootout were found dead, a top Mexican official said. More
March 7, 2023
4 Americans kidnapped in northern Mexico, officials say
The FBI San Antonio Division office said in a statement Sunday that the vehicle came under fire shortly after it entered Mexico. More
March 6, 2023
Man arrested after girlfriend dies in Utah storage unit fire
Alexander Paul Wardell is in jail after admitting locking Morgan Kay Harris in a storage unit that caught fire, leading to her and her dog's... More
February 20, 2023
NY father/son charged after forcing daughter/sister to marry in Yemen
Lackawanna, NY father/son charged with conspiracy to kidnap persons in a foreign country after forcing their daughter/sister to marry in Yemen. More
February 16, 2023
Connecticut man pleads guilty again in 2020 killings
The violence in Connecticut was followed by a six-day search in several states that ended with Peter Manfredonia being capture in Maryland. More
February 16, 2023
Missouri man accused of confining woman faces new charges
Missouri man Timothy Haslet, accused of keeping a woman hidden in his basement while repeatedly sexually assaulting her, was indicted on nine new charges. More
February 14, 2023
Polygamy kidnapping suspect waives extradition to Utah
Heber Jeffs is accused of fleeing Utah with a 10-year-old girl whom he was caring for, but did not have custody of. More
February 14, 2023
Girl kidnapped after Warren Jeffs’ ‘revelation’ found safe in North Dakota
Kidnapping suspect Heber Jeffs is the nephew of of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, who is serving a life sentence in Texas. More
February 13, 2023
Kidnapper leaves bloody trail in Oregon, hides under house
The officers expected a gunfight, but instead Benjamin Foster shot himself in the head, according to police. More
February 2, 2023
