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Chicago Man Faces Serious Charges After Allegedly Kidnapping Infant and Assaulting Young Woman

CHICAGO — A 19-year-old Chicago man has been arrested and faces serious charges following a distressing incident on the city’s North Side where he allegedly attacked an 18-year-old woman and kidnapped her one-month-old baby. Authorities stated that the suspect, identified as Nickolas Watts, also assaulted the infant during the altercation. The incident unfolded on April 18, 2025, when police were alerted to a domestic disturbance involving battery and kidnapping in the 1900 block of West …

Michigan Court Sets Trial for Three Charged in Tragic Foster Family Shooting and Kidnapping

PITTSFIELD TWP., MI — A recent court hearing has shed light on a chilling incident involving a fatal shooting and kidnapping that claimed the lives of a foster mother and her father in Northfield Township. According to police testimonies, three individuals have been implicated in the violence that erupted on New Year’s Day. During the preliminary examination, Detective Sgt. Jason Roberts of the Northfield Township Police detailed how Keith Lamar Finley, 61, encountered the alleged …

Washington Men Face Charges in Kidnapping and Torture

BURIEN, WA – Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the alarming kidnapping and torture of a woman in Burien, an incident that has left the local community in shock. The victim recounted to authorities how she was abducted from outside her home after returning from work, a crime that almost claimed her life. The case, which took months for investigators to unravel, has now led to the arrest of Alexander Arnaez …

Man allegedly held captive for decades, set a fire to escape

WATERBURY, CT – Authorities in Waterbury have arrested a woman accused of keeping her stepson captive for more than 20 years in a shocking case that has stunned the local community. Kimberly Sullivan, 57, was taken into custody and charged with kidnapping and cruelty after police discovered the dire circumstances under which the man lived. The victim, now in his mid-30s, reportedly weighed just 67 pounds at the time of his rescue. Prosecutors revealed that …

Teen killed, dismembered by couple she met online: Police

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A tragic case in St. Petersburg has unfolded as a missing 16-year-old girl was found to have been the victim of a brutal kidnapping and murder. Authorities have been investigating a residence on 27th Avenue North, where they believe the horrific crime took place. Police apprehended 35-year-old Steven Gres, who now faces multiple charges, including kidnapping and first-degree murder. According to the investigation, Gres met Miranda Corsete through a social media …

Teenager Sentenced for Orchestrating Violent £77,000 Kidnapping and Extortion Scheme

Abbey Wood, UK – A 19-year-old from Abbey Wood has been sentenced to over eight years in detention for his role in orchestrating the kidnapping and extortion of a man, exploiting the knowledge that his victim had recently received a significant financial settlement from an accident. The plot ultimately netted £77,000 through forced transfers from the victim’s bank account. Cadnaan Ali, along with two accomplices, trapped the victim by driving him from London to Luton …

Chatham Manhunt Ends in Arrest: Local Suspect Charged with Kidnapping and Assault Following Coordinated Police Effort

CHATHAM, Mass. — A 46-year-old Chatham man was arrested early Tuesday following a coordinated manhunt by multiple law enforcement agencies, after a woman reported being violently assaulted. The suspect, identified as Gary Shawn McKenzie, is facing several charges, including kidnapping and assault with a dangerous weapon. The incident unfolded on Monday evening when a distressed woman sought help at the Harwich Police/Fire station. She reported that she had been the victim of a domestic assault, …

Woman wanted for locking boyfriend in storage unit

CHARLOTTE, NC – A North Carolina woman is being sought by authorities for allegedly imprisoning her boyfriend in a storage unit for several days, leaving him without food or water. The suspect, identified as 52-year-old Robin Deaton, is facing charges of kidnapping and false imprisonment following the incident. The ordeal began when an argument between Deaton and her 51-year-old boyfriend took a dangerous turn. According to police reports, Deaton allegedly lured her boyfriend into a …

Volunteer’s Kindness Met with Horror: Kidnapping Attempt Disguised as Holiday Toy Drive Donation

Southern California — A local volunteer for a holiday toy drive suffered a shocking assault and attempted kidnapping this week, instigated by an individual who deceitfully posed as a donor. Erin Quinn, who was dedicated to collecting gifts for children in need during the festive season, found herself the target of a violent scheme that left her physically harmed and emotionally shaken. Quinn was contacted via text by a person named “Connie,” claiming to wish …

Medical Examiner Determines ‘Multiple Sharp Force Trauma’ in Tragic Deaths of Two Kansas Women in Oklahoma; Five Arrested on Murder and Kidnapping Charges

In a grim discovery that has shocked the small community of Texas County, Oklahoma, the local Medical Examiner’s office has detailed the tragic demise of two Kansas women, whose lives were brutally cut short earlier this year. Officials have ruled that both Veronica Butler, aged 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, succumbed to “multiple sharp force injuries.” On March 30, the pair were reported missing, sparking an extensive search. Their bodies were eventually located on April …