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
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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.
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
Oregon kidnapping suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot
Benjamin Obadiah Foster, 36, died at a hospital hours after he was taken into custody in Grants Pass, police said. More
February 1, 2023
Police: Man wanted in Oregon kidnapping spotted walking dog
Benjamin Foster, who's at the center of a police search in a violent kidnapping, was seen walking a dog in the part of Oregon where... More
January 31, 2023
Kidnap suspect released day he arrived at Nevada prison
Benjamin Obadiah Foster faced decades in prison in Nevada after he was charged in 2019 with five felonies, including assault and battery. More
January 31, 2023
One of two previously kidnapped Ohio twins has died, police investigating
Ky'air Thomas was one of two twins that were kidnapped last month, prompting authorities in multiple states to look for them. More
January 30, 2023
Police warn that Oregon torture suspect is using dating apps
Police warn that Benjamin Obadiah Foster, who's accused of torturing a woman in Oregon and holding a woman in captive in Las Vegas, is using... More
January 27, 2023
Cops hunt Oregon torture suspect jailed in Vegas kidnap case
Less than two years after Benjamin Foster was convicted in Nevada of keeping another woman in captivity, he's accused in another crime. More
January 27, 2023
Louisiana man sentenced in ‘Grindr’ kidnapping, attempted murder case
Chance Seneca told a federal judge that he intended to murder and dismember the victim for the purpose of satisfying his homicidal urges. More
January 26, 2023
Man gets 4 years, probation in case of baby cut from womb
Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, 19, was nine months pregnant when she went to Clarisa Figueroa’s home believing she was getting free baby items. More
January 25, 2023
Police: Suspect arrested in attempted barista kidnapping at drive-thru window
The suspect is seen grabbing the barista’s arm and appeared to try and secure it with a zip tie but failed. More
January 17, 2023
Judge orders another long prison term in Gov. Whitmer plot
The judge described Barry Croft as 'the idea guy' behind the conspiracy plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor. More
December 28, 2022
2 moms credited with rescuing missing Ohio baby, capturing suspect
Two Indianapolis women rescued five-month-old Kason Thomas, the missing twin baby who was abducted Dec. 19 in Columbus. More
December 27, 2022
Co-leader of Whitmer kidnapping plot gets 16 years in prison
In addition to the 16-year prison sentence, Adam Fox will have to serve five years of supervised release. More
December 27, 2022
Virginia probes hiring of trooper who killed teen’s family
Since Austin Lee Edwards went on a rampage in CA it's become clear VA State police missed red flags about his mental health before they... More
December 20, 2022
Athena Strand’s Father Sues FedEx, Subcontractor
7-year-old Athena Strand's father is suing FedEx, her alleged killer, Tanner Horner, and the contractor that hired Horner. More
December 15, 2022
Lengthy prison terms for 3 who aided Whitmer kidnap plotter
A judge handed down the longest prison terms so far in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. More
December 15, 2022
Details Released in Athena Strand Killing
Tanner Lynn Horner told investigators that Athena Strand wasn't seriously hurt after he hit her while backing up. More
December 12, 2022
Polygamous ‘prophet’ leader had child brides, documents say
Samuel Bateman was a former member of the FLDS until he left to start his own small offshoot group. More
December 7, 2022
FedEx Driver Accused of Murder: Vigil Held for 7-Year-Old Athena Strand
Tanner Lynn Horner, the Texas FedEx driver charged with the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand, was arrested on after confessing. More
December 5, 2022
Body of 7-year-old Texas girl found, FedEx driver arrested
The body of Athena Strand was found Friday and Tanner Lynn Horner was arrested on kidnapping and murder charges after confessing. More
December 5, 2022
Police: Deputy posed as teen online to sexually extort girl
Austin Lee Edwards met the girl online and obtained her personal information by deceiving her with a false identity, known as 'catfishing.' More
November 30, 2022
California police: Virginia man killed family, took teenager
Authorities believe Austin Lee Edwards parked his vehicle in a neighbor's driveway, walked to the home and killed the family members before leaving with the... More
November 29, 2022
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in connection to missing Omaha woman
Authorities are searching for Aldrick Scott, the man wanted in connection to missing Omaha woman Cari Allen. More
November 28, 2022
