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#high-school
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 hours ago

High school lacrosse team members could face kidnapping charges in hazing incident, DA says

High school students in Syracuse face felony charges for kidnapping younger players during hazing incidents that exceeded typical pranks.
fromThe Washington Post
4 hours ago
US news

Teens threatened with kidnapping charges over lacrosse team hazing

An Upstate NY high school lacrosse team faces felony kidnapping charges over extreme initiation hazing involving young players.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 hours ago

High school lacrosse team members could face kidnapping charges in hazing incident, DA says

High school students in Syracuse face felony charges for kidnapping younger players during hazing incidents that exceeded typical pranks.
fromThe Washington Post
4 hours ago
US news

Teens threatened with kidnapping charges over lacrosse team hazing

An Upstate NY high school lacrosse team faces felony kidnapping charges over extreme initiation hazing involving young players.
more#high-school
#law-enforcement
Atlanta Falcons
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

14-year-old boy found safe in Colorado after being kidnapped in 2017

A missing 14-year-old boy from Atlanta has been found safe in Denver; his non-custodial mother and accomplice are arrested on several charges.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

3 arrested in North Bay after kidnapping patient from medical facility, police say

Three suspects kidnapped a patient from a medical facility in an attempt to gain control of their finances.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

American Pastor Kidnapped in South Africa Is Rescued After Shootout

American pastor Josh Sullivan was rescued in South Africa after a shootout that resulted in the deaths of three kidnappers.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Kansas trooper rescues kidnapped 6-year-old girl, takes 2 men into custody during traffic stop

A Kansas trooper rescued a kidnapped girl after a month of being missing, apprehending two suspects during a traffic stop.
fromNew York Post
6 hours ago
SF parents

Missouri teen missing since December found hidden in sex offender's closet: police

A missing Missouri teen was found in a sex offender's closet in Colorado after four months.
Law enforcement played a critical role in rescuing the teenager and ensuring justice.
Atlanta Falcons
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

14-year-old boy found safe in Colorado after being kidnapped in 2017

A missing 14-year-old boy from Atlanta has been found safe in Denver; his non-custodial mother and accomplice are arrested on several charges.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

3 arrested in North Bay after kidnapping patient from medical facility, police say

Three suspects kidnapped a patient from a medical facility in an attempt to gain control of their finances.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

American Pastor Kidnapped in South Africa Is Rescued After Shootout

American pastor Josh Sullivan was rescued in South Africa after a shootout that resulted in the deaths of three kidnappers.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Kansas trooper rescues kidnapped 6-year-old girl, takes 2 men into custody during traffic stop

A Kansas trooper rescued a kidnapped girl after a month of being missing, apprehending two suspects during a traffic stop.
fromNew York Post
6 hours ago
SF parents

Missouri teen missing since December found hidden in sex offender's closet: police

A missing Missouri teen was found in a sex offender's closet in Colorado after four months.
Law enforcement played a critical role in rescuing the teenager and ensuring justice.
more#law-enforcement
fromAeon
1 day ago
philosophy

Why my campaign to protest kidnapping in Nigeria failed | Aeon Essays

20 April 2021 marked a tragic day for Greenfield University students, highlighting the escalating insecurity in Nigeria with new tactics employed by armed kidnappers.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Taliban Leader Pleads Guilty to Taking the American Journalist David Rohde Hostage

Haji Najibullah pleaded guilty to terrorism and kidnapping charges nearly 20 years after his violent insurgency against U.S. and Afghan forces.
#ecuador
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Ecuadorian player's wife and child kidnapped

Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez's family was kidnapped amid rising violence and crime in Guayaquil, illustrating the dangers faced by athletes.
fromESPN.com
5 days ago
Real Madrid

Ecuadorian player's family freed after abduction

Jackson Rodríguez's wife and child were safely freed from kidnappers after a police operation.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Ecuadorian player's wife and child kidnapped

Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez's family was kidnapped amid rising violence and crime in Guayaquil, illustrating the dangers faced by athletes.
fromESPN.com
5 days ago
Real Madrid

Ecuadorian player's family freed after abduction

Jackson Rodríguez's wife and child were safely freed from kidnappers after a police operation.
more#ecuador
#public-safety
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Arrest warrants issued for two adults in search for five missing Fitchburg kids

A woman reported missing is now wanted for kidnapping her five children.
Authorities launched an investigation when the Department of Children and Families reported the children missing.
An AMBER Alert was not issued as the situation did not meet criteria.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

3 men charged with kidnapping, assaulting 14-year-old on Orange Line train

Three men allegedly kidnapped and assaulted a 14-year-old on an MBTA train, stealing his cell phone.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
NYC parents

WATCH: Good Samaritans Leap Into Action to Stop Kidnapping of Mom and 2 Kids

Brave bystanders intervened during a potential kidnapping in Jacksonville, Florida, saving a mother and her two children.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Arrest warrants issued for two adults in search for five missing Fitchburg kids

A woman reported missing is now wanted for kidnapping her five children.
Authorities launched an investigation when the Department of Children and Families reported the children missing.
An AMBER Alert was not issued as the situation did not meet criteria.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

3 men charged with kidnapping, assaulting 14-year-old on Orange Line train

Three men allegedly kidnapped and assaulted a 14-year-old on an MBTA train, stealing his cell phone.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
NYC parents

WATCH: Good Samaritans Leap Into Action to Stop Kidnapping of Mom and 2 Kids

Brave bystanders intervened during a potential kidnapping in Jacksonville, Florida, saving a mother and her two children.
more#public-safety
#true-crime
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

After decades on the run, man accused in 1998 killing is charged, CA officials say

Manuel Alejandro Vasquez, linked to Felipe Arambula's 1998 murder, was extradited from Mexico nearly three decades later to face charges.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

After decades on the run, man accused in 1998 killing is charged, CA officials say

Manuel Alejandro Vasquez, linked to Felipe Arambula's 1998 murder, was extradited from Mexico nearly three decades later to face charges.
more#true-crime
#crime
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Bogus 'federal agents' try to kidnap bank worker in robbery plot, California police say

Two suspects attempted to abduct a bank employee by impersonating federal agents as part of a robbery scheme.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. Lyft driver kidnapped, forced to go to cannabis dispensary, officials say

A Lyft driver was kidnapped by a passenger who threatened her with a gun and assaulted her during the ride.
Black Lives Matter
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Driver tries to ram woman, then abducts her, California cops say. Both still missing

A woman was kidnapped in Oakland after a failed car attack by the abductor, who remains unidentified and missing.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Good Samaritans help thwart attempted kidnapping along SF's Embarcadero

A brave grandmother fiercely defended her granddaughter from an attacker during an attempted kidnapping on The Embarcadero.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Bogus 'federal agents' try to kidnap bank worker in robbery plot, California police say

Two suspects attempted to abduct a bank employee by impersonating federal agents as part of a robbery scheme.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. Lyft driver kidnapped, forced to go to cannabis dispensary, officials say

A Lyft driver was kidnapped by a passenger who threatened her with a gun and assaulted her during the ride.
Black Lives Matter
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Driver tries to ram woman, then abducts her, California cops say. Both still missing

A woman was kidnapped in Oakland after a failed car attack by the abductor, who remains unidentified and missing.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Good Samaritans help thwart attempted kidnapping along SF's Embarcadero

A brave grandmother fiercely defended her granddaughter from an attacker during an attempted kidnapping on The Embarcadero.
more#crime
#murder
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

Two Miami men sentenced to life after conviction in kidnapping plot that left two dead

Two men sentenced to life for a kidnapping plot resulting in two deaths, showcasing a brutal crime with premeditated intent.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC parents

Theories emerge on why Sydney mom Thi Kim Tran was kidnapped, found dead

A mother was kidnapped and found dead, possibly targeted due to a relative's connection to a drug syndicate.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

Two Miami men sentenced to life after conviction in kidnapping plot that left two dead

Two men sentenced to life for a kidnapping plot resulting in two deaths, showcasing a brutal crime with premeditated intent.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC parents

Theories emerge on why Sydney mom Thi Kim Tran was kidnapped, found dead

A mother was kidnapped and found dead, possibly targeted due to a relative's connection to a drug syndicate.
more#murder
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
SF parents

FSU shooter's biological mom kidnapped him and fled to Norway amid bitter custody battle decade before deadly rampage

A decade before the shooting, Phoenix Ikner's mother kidnapped him and fled to Norway amid a custody battle.
#rescue
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Woman accused of holding stepson captive for 20 years pleads not guilty

Kimberly Sullivan pleaded not guilty to charges of holding her stepson captive for decades, resulting in severe abuse.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Connecticut house of horrors victim 'lives in fear' as stepmom pleads not guilty to holding him captive for decades

A Connecticut woman faces multiple charges after allegedly torturing and holding her stepson captive for over two decades.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Atlanta Falcons

Tennessee pastor saved in deadly shootout after being kidnapped in South Africa 'upset' Vols split with QB

Josh Sullivan was kidnapped in South Africa but rescued, learning about his college football team's quarterback loss shortly after.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Woman accused of holding stepson captive for 20 years pleads not guilty

Kimberly Sullivan pleaded not guilty to charges of holding her stepson captive for decades, resulting in severe abuse.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Connecticut house of horrors victim 'lives in fear' as stepmom pleads not guilty to holding him captive for decades

A Connecticut woman faces multiple charges after allegedly torturing and holding her stepson captive for over two decades.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Atlanta Falcons

Tennessee pastor saved in deadly shootout after being kidnapped in South Africa 'upset' Vols split with QB

Josh Sullivan was kidnapped in South Africa but rescued, learning about his college football team's quarterback loss shortly after.
more#rescue
#roblox
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

Kidnapped 10-year-old found 250 miles from home with man from Roblox, CA cops say

Child safety is at risk due to online communication platforms like Roblox and Discord, as illustrated by this kidnapping case.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

Kidnapped 10-year-old found 250 miles from home with man from Roblox, CA cops say

Child safety is at risk due to online communication platforms like Roblox and Discord, as illustrated by this kidnapping case.
more#roblox
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout

An American pastor was rescued by police in South Africa after being abducted during a sermon, amidst rising kidnappings.
#france
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate

France and Algeria's diplomatic relations have deteriorated amid escalating expulsions tied to an alleged kidnapping.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
France news

Algeria Expels 12 French Officials

Algeria expels French officials amid rising tensions following the arrest of an Algerian accused of kidnapping a social media influencer in France.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
France politics

French Crypto Entrepreneur and Wife Are Freed After Kidnapping

David Balland and his wife were rescued after being kidnapped for ransom, highlighting risks in cryptocurrency-related businesses.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate

France and Algeria's diplomatic relations have deteriorated amid escalating expulsions tied to an alleged kidnapping.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
France news

Algeria Expels 12 French Officials

Algeria expels French officials amid rising tensions following the arrest of an Algerian accused of kidnapping a social media influencer in France.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
France politics

French Crypto Entrepreneur and Wife Are Freed After Kidnapping

David Balland and his wife were rescued after being kidnapped for ransom, highlighting risks in cryptocurrency-related businesses.
more#france
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I thought: this is it. I'm going to die': Music producer Itay Kashti on his kidnapping ordeal

Itay Kashti's kidnapping was possibly motivated by his Jewish identity, leading to a chilling reflection on perceived wealth and human value.
#humanitarian-aid
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Venezuelans trapped in Mexico, between Trump and Maduro: We had the American dream. It didn't happen'

Luisa and her family faced kidnapping and enslavement in Mexico after fleeing Venezuela, highlighting the dangers for migrants seeking asylum.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Forgotten? The fate of German citizens abducted abroad DW 04/05/2025

The case of Sonja N. highlights the ongoing risks for Germans abroad and the complexities of international kidnapping situations.
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Venezuelans trapped in Mexico, between Trump and Maduro: We had the American dream. It didn't happen'

Luisa and her family faced kidnapping and enslavement in Mexico after fleeing Venezuela, highlighting the dangers for migrants seeking asylum.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Forgotten? The fate of German citizens abducted abroad DW 04/05/2025

The case of Sonja N. highlights the ongoing risks for Germans abroad and the complexities of international kidnapping situations.
more#humanitarian-aid
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Law

San Jose cold case: Imprisoned man sentenced to eight years to life for 1994 Oakridge Mall kidnapping

Cold case kidnapping solved by DNA leads to an eight-year prison sentence for the perpetrator, who attacked a mall employee in 1994.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. man stabbed, shot and pushed off cliff lives to testify about alleged cartel hit

A local man was kidnapped and targeted for murder by his neighbor, a suspected drug trafficker connected to a cartel.
#abuse
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Conn. woman allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A man set fire to his home to escape 20 years of captivity and abuse at the hands of his stepmother.
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

32-year-old rescued after setting fire to the home where he says stepmom held him captive for 20 years

A woman is charged with kidnapping her stepson, holding him captive for over 20 years, leading him to start a fire to escape.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Woman locked up stepson for 20 years until he lit a fire to escape, police say

A woman allegedly held her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading him to set fire to escape.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

These are the nine creeps charged with kidnapping, rape of Long Island teen Emmarae Gervasi, who was missing for 25 days

Nine individuals have been indicted for the kidnapping and sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Long Island.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Connecticut house of horrors stepmom pleads for help in frantic 911 call after captive stepson set home on fire: audio

Emergency call reveals a chaotic scene as Kimberly Sullivan seeks help after her stepson sets fire while trying to escape captivity.
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside Connecticut House of Horrors Where Woman Allegedly Held Her Stepson 'in Captivity for Over 20 Years'

A woman is accused of holding her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading to severe neglect and abuse.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Conn. woman allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A man set fire to his home to escape 20 years of captivity and abuse at the hands of his stepmother.
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

32-year-old rescued after setting fire to the home where he says stepmom held him captive for 20 years

A woman is charged with kidnapping her stepson, holding him captive for over 20 years, leading him to start a fire to escape.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Woman locked up stepson for 20 years until he lit a fire to escape, police say

A woman allegedly held her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading him to set fire to escape.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

These are the nine creeps charged with kidnapping, rape of Long Island teen Emmarae Gervasi, who was missing for 25 days

Nine individuals have been indicted for the kidnapping and sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Long Island.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Connecticut house of horrors stepmom pleads for help in frantic 911 call after captive stepson set home on fire: audio

Emergency call reveals a chaotic scene as Kimberly Sullivan seeks help after her stepson sets fire while trying to escape captivity.
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside Connecticut House of Horrors Where Woman Allegedly Held Her Stepson 'in Captivity for Over 20 Years'

A woman is accused of holding her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading to severe neglect and abuse.
more#abuse
#domestic-abuse
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say

A woman in Connecticut was arrested after her stepson, held captive for 20 years, started a fire to escape.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

What to know about the Conn. woman who allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A Connecticut woman was charged with kidnapping and assault for allegedly keeping her stepson locked in a room since he was in fourth grade.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say

A woman in Connecticut was arrested after her stepson, held captive for 20 years, started a fire to escape.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

What to know about the Conn. woman who allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A Connecticut woman was charged with kidnapping and assault for allegedly keeping her stepson locked in a room since he was in fourth grade.
more#domestic-abuse
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The price of opposing Maduro's power

Thousands in Venezuela face forced disappearances, as exemplified by the kidnapping of Rafael Tudares Bracho, highlighting the pervasive climate of fear and repression.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The secret bond that helped two captive women survive Mozambique's Islamists

Ancha and Fatima, kidnapped cousins, formed a friendship that helped them endure years of captivity and abuse by militants in Mozambique.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Body of woman believed to be kidnapped found in car trunk after police pursuit on California highway

A woman's body was found in the trunk of a car after a police pursuit related to a kidnapping report.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Israeli family mourns 'man of peace' as body returned from Gaza

Oded Lifschitz, a peace advocate, was killed in Hamas captivity, leaving his family devastated after 500 days of hope.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Two Las Vegas residents to be extradited to San Jose for alleged attempted kidnapping

Two Nevada residents attempted to kidnap a bank employee to facilitate a robbery and will be extradited to San Jose.
France politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Suspected IS militants on trial for kidnapping French journalists

Testimonies at the trial confirm the identification of kidnappers, focusing on the brutality of Mehdi Nemmouche, a key defendant in the case.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

2 charged with kidnapping, human trafficking in death of N.H. woman

Two suspects face serious charges in the death of Justina Steffy, including kidnapping and human trafficking, following her drug overdose in October 2024.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Sickening details revealed in bizarre case of kidnapped Long Island teen as 9 people indicted

Nine individuals indicted for the kidnapping and sexual trafficking of 14-year-old Emmarae Gervasi, highlighting a grim case of child exploitation.
#shergar
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London politics

Aga Khan dies with mystery of Shergar kidnapping still unsolved

Aga Khan IV, famed horse breeder and owner of Derby winner Shergar, died at 88, leaving a legacy intertwined with Shergar's unresolved kidnapping.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Aga Khan: Shergar, the Dublin Horse Show and a lifetime in Irish racing

The Aga Khan was a significant figure in Ireland due to his association with Shergar, a famous racehorse that was kidnapped.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London politics

Aga Khan dies with mystery of Shergar kidnapping still unsolved

Aga Khan IV, famed horse breeder and owner of Derby winner Shergar, died at 88, leaving a legacy intertwined with Shergar's unresolved kidnapping.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Aga Khan: Shergar, the Dublin Horse Show and a lifetime in Irish racing

The Aga Khan was a significant figure in Ireland due to his association with Shergar, a famous racehorse that was kidnapped.
more#shergar
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Benedict Cumberbatch reveals hours-long kidnap ordeal after he was abducted while filming TV show: 'Near-death'

Benedict Cumberbatch's kidnapping experience profoundly altered his perspective on life and time.
#home-invasion
fromPadailypost
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Guilty plea in 'American Nightmare' home invasions

Matthew Muller pleaded guilty to home invasions involving serious assaults, facing multiple life sentences.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Matthew Muller, Convicted of Denise Huskins Kidnapping, Pleads Guilty to 2009 Home Invasions

Muller pleads guilty to home invasions, collaborates with police admitting more crimes, and new evidence emerges linking him to additional kidnapping cases.
fromPadailypost
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Guilty plea in 'American Nightmare' home invasions

Matthew Muller pleaded guilty to home invasions involving serious assaults, facing multiple life sentences.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Matthew Muller, Convicted of Denise Huskins Kidnapping, Pleads Guilty to 2009 Home Invasions

Muller pleads guilty to home invasions, collaborates with police admitting more crimes, and new evidence emerges linking him to additional kidnapping cases.
more#home-invasion
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