Kidnapped woman gets held captive in dog cage, four suspects arrested

Four individuals have been arrested in Florida after a woman in her 40s claimed she was held captive in a dog cage before managing to escape and seek help from her neighbors. The suspects, identified as Monica Latresis Reed, Cortez Jackson, Kevin Holmes, and Damon Tromp, have been charged with armed kidnapping with intent to commit a felony and false imprisonment with a weapon by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Reed is also facing an …

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A witness in a horrid kidnapping case turns up dead. It is driving speculation that there is a serial killer on the loose.

In a shocking development, Jaynie Crosdale, a potential witness in a gruesome kidnapping and rape case, was discovered dead in the Missouri River, one year after her disappearance. Crosdale was considered a crucial witness against Timothy Haslett Jr., who was apprehended last October. A woman, who managed to escape from Haslett’s basement in Excelsior Springs, reported to the police that she had been kidnapped, raped, and tortured by Haslett for a month. The torture involved …

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Former Olympic boxer convicted for kidnapping and brutal murder of pregnant girlfriend

Félix Verdejo-Sánchez, a 30-year-old former Olympic boxer, was convicted on Friday for the kidnapping and murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz, 27, in Puerto Rico. The conviction followed a three-month trial in the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico, where Verdejo-Sánchez was found guilty of kidnapping resulting in death and intentionally killing an unborn child. The jury, however, could not reach a unanimous decision on charges of carjacking resulting in death and possession …

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Two people allegedly held 18-year-old captive for almost a month

Two individuals from Harris County, Texas, are facing kidnapping charges after an 18-year-old woman, who alleges she was held captive for around a month, managed to escape and alert the police. The constable for Harris County’s Precinct 4, Mark Herman, disclosed that deputies were informed about a woman in distress on Foxmont Lane on July 16. Upon reaching the scene, the deputies interacted with the 18-year-old woman who claimed she had been forcibly held in …

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Horrific incident as convicted criminal kidnaps young girls from their yard and strangles them

A horrifying incident has shaken the community of Rockford, Illinois, as a registered sex offender allegedly kidnapped a young girl and left her lifeless body behind. The suspect, identified as Antonio Monroe, 44, also reportedly strangled the victim’s younger sister in a random attack. This tragic event has raised concerns about child safety and left the community in shock. Less than 40 minutes after the abduction, a passerby discovered the 10-year-old girl unresponsive and immediately …

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Michigan man charged with kidnapping and murder of toddler

A Michigan man is facing federal charges for allegedly kidnapping his former girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter and subsequently strangling the toddler. The body of the child, Wynter Cole-Smith, was discovered days later in Detroit. Rashad Trice, 26, of Detroit, has been charged with kidnapping a minor and kidnapping resulting in death. The incident is believed to have stemmed from a violent altercation over money between Trice and his ex-girlfriend. Trice now faces both state and federal …

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Babysitter takes children 1,000 miles from home and leaves them in a park

Two young children, aged 1 and 2, were reportedly taken by a trusted family friend from their home in Florida and left in a park in Wisconsin after the babysitter discovered that the police were searching for her. Adalyn Jean Burkett, 18, and Marquan Edwards, 22, were apprehended on Monday, following a report by the children’s mother that her kids were missing. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office in northwest Florida made the announcement. The Florida …

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Mom sentenced over fake kidnapping plot

Katie Sorensen, a well-known figure in the online parenting community, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for fabricating a story about a kidnapping attempt on her children. The incident took place in December 2020 when Sorensen posted on social media, claiming that a Latino couple had followed her into a Michaels craft store and tried to snatch her kids. However, investigations revealed that her report was false, and the accused couple was innocent. …

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Two suspects arrested for kidnapping woman and shoving her off a cliff

Authorities have arrested two women in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Mary Elizabeth Isbell, also known as Beth Wright. Loretta Carr, 45, was apprehended by a tactical team in DeKalb County, Alabama, while Jessie Eden Kelly was arrested in Pennsylvania. The suspects are accused of pushing Isbell off a cliff in the Little River Canyon National Preserve. Isbell’s remains were discovered earlier this week after she had been reported missing since late …

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Female tourist, 18, drugged and assaulted while visiting Nashville

In a distressing case that has gripped the attention of Tennessee and Kentucky communities, two men are facing grave charges over the alleged abduction and assault of an 18-year-old college student from Kentucky. According to law enforcement, 36-year-old Joseph Farmer and 27-year-old Trevor Casteel are the primary suspects in this harrowing event that unfolded on May 4th. License plate reader technology provided crucial evidence, tracing the path the vehicle that the victim claims she was …

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