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Rhonda Tavey, 44, of Houston is charged with kidnapping 5 children from a family she befriended and took in, during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested for kidnapping a 7-year-old girl at a synagogue.
There is an award being offered of up to $25,000 for information that leads to identifying and the arrest of the people who are responsible for a kidnapping of both a 36 year old man and a 13 year old boy from Chicago on September 10,2007
The U.S. public used to be in danger of a kidnapping/ransom scenario when overseas. It's getting so violent on our southern U.S. border that now kidnapping and ransom insurance is being offered.
An engaged woman set up a date with a man she had been chatting with for a couple of weeks. When she decided to back out she faked her own kidnapping
Told through quiet, effective prose in poem form, "The Trial" tells the story of Katie Flynn, a young girl who lives with her mother in Flemington, New Jersey. It's in this town that the famous Lindbergh kidnapping trial took place in 1935.
Express kidnapping is a new method of criminal restraint used by bands of sicarios in the service of mafia networks. In express kidnappings, the victim remains only a few hours in the hands of his or her captors.
The attempted kidnapping of my brother in our small town changed our lives forever.
Kidnapping and stalking loom as ever-present dangers in the lives of celebrities, who must spends small fortunes on security measures.
Arrests have been made in the kidnapping of journalist Jill Carroll.
Kidnapping suspect, Michael Devlin, faces 71 new felony charges.
Lisa Marie Nowak, a highly-regarded NASA astronaut, was formally charged Friday. She faces kidnapping, assault and burglary charges stemming from February when she drove 900 miles to confront a woman she thought was romantically involved with a fellow astronaut.
Tips on how to keep your children while shopping this summer.
Police urging anyone to come forward with information.
Previously sealed Information about the murder of University of North Carolina student and student body president, Eve Carson, has been released. It turns out that the promising student was kidnapped from her home, not car jacked as previously thought.
If it's not on the map, maybe it's not such a good idea to go there.
Child Killer Joseph Edward Duncan Is Condemned to Death
Disguised in a dark wig, glasses and a trench coat, U.S. space shuttle astronaut Lisa Nowak drove 900 miles to confront a woman she believed was her rival for the affections of a space shuttle pilot and tried to kidnap her, Orlando police said Monday.
Just over a week ago, on March 23rd fifteen Royal Navy Personnel operating in Iraqi waters under a United Nations mandate were seized by the the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. This almost certainly unlawful act has received condemnation across the globe.
A diplomat from the Iranian Embassy in Baghdad was abducted on Sunday. Tensions flare as Iranian officials blame the United States for coordinating the abduction.
John Evander Couey, 48, who in 2005 kidnapped, raped and killed Jessica Lunsford, was found guilty on Wednesday. He faces life imprisonment or death by injection during sentencing which will begin next week.
More than 45 years ago one of the most spectacular covert hunt and capture took place in Argentina. This is the story of the kidnapping, capture, and judging of Adolph Eichmann.
Humorous story about the kidnapping of Tony the Tiger in Cereal Land.
Boy George in trouble again. This time he is arrested for kidnapping a male escort.
The Charles Lindbergh Jr. Kidnapping
Former NFL great O.J. Simpson will stand trial in Las Vegas on robbery and kidnapping charges. He has told reporters that he believes in the jury system and is confident he will be found not guilty. Will lightning strike twice for The Juice?
A man who abducted his 11-month-old daughter from his estranged wife's house has been arrest under non-kidnapping related charges.
Back in 2005 a nine year old American girl was kidnapped and held hostage by four men who grabbed her from a house in Haiti. Now all four of them have been sentenced to long terms in federal prison, where there is no parole system.
Armed robbery, kidnapping and other charges earned O.J. Simpson a $175,000 bond ...
On October 11, Juan Jose Ornelas-Castro, 18, was sentenced in federal court to 27 1/2 years in prison for the May 4 kidnapping of Carlos Moreno Esquivel, a resident of Richardson, Texas. Ornelas-Castro is one of five charged in the case.
It seems that yet another college student has gone missing, and this time police feel that it is a kidnapping according to a foxnews.com report.
A resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been sentenced to 50 years is federal prison for the crimes of kidnapping and murder.
Francisco Arellano-Felix was sentenced to life in prison today. He is the man responsible for a drug running organization as well as countless murders, bribes, witness tampering, kidnapping, and training an assassination squad.
Teddy Dupay, a former Florida basketball player, has finally been charged with felony rape, aggravated sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping.
Just picked up "The Clearing", a movie that's been around for awhile, actually since 2004. Guess I'm a little behind the times. It stars the gaunt, ominous-appearing, Willem Dafoe, the queenly, luminous, Helen Mirren and the wide-eyed Robert Redford.
Tiffany Marie Souers murderer is finally being put to justice. Jerry Buck Inman pleaded guilty for robbing, kidnapping, raping and murdering Tiffany Marie Souers and will be sentenced on September 8th.
Right now the name Hannah Montana swirls through the air at my sisters house. It turns out my niece wants her to come and live with her. Seeing how that's not going to happen any time soon, we have to settle on things we can bring home without going to jail for kidnapping
Two humanitarian aid workers for Action Against Hunger were abducted Friday, July 18th at 1AM (local time). The kidnapping took place in the compound where they were sleeping.
It's a scary prospect to think, after a kidnapping of your child or keeping your pet in a kennel, that you got back a duplicate that a powerful organization says is yours when you know it isn't. Clint Eastwood's upcoming "Changeling" will explore this in depth...
At 51 years-old, Bar-Jonah dies in his prison cell, an easy death after the terror he put upon young, helpless children.
In October 2006, Joseph Edward Duncan III pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of kidnapping. He received three consecutive life sentences on the kidnapping charges, but his sentencing phase on the murder charges is currently ongoing.
A synopsis of the situation, and a comparison of other kidnapping cases
Crime is an issue throughout the United States. The headlines might be grabbed by acts of violence such as murder, rape, shootings, and kidnapping but they aren't as common as another crime. The frequency of vehicle theft may amaze many of you.
According to a report on FOX News, the federal prosecutors brought in to replace embattled Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong may be only days from dropping the remaining assault and kidnapping charges against three Duke lacrosse players originally charged with rape.
We can expect the sexual assault and kidnapping charges against the ex-Duke Lacrosse members to be dropped sometime in the near future; apparently there is no case left after the clear DNA evidence to the contrary of the Prosecutions case has gone public.
The chilling docudrama "Voice of a Murderer" is the latest from Park Jin-pyo, one of Korea's most interesting directors.
Astronaut, Lisa Nowak, was charged with attempted kidnapping, battery, attempted vehicle burglary with battery and destruction of evidence according to the Orlando, Florida police department.
Navy Capt Lisa Nowak, 43, has been charged with attempted kidnapping in a bizarre love triangle involving two US astronauts.
Federal prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty against 27-year-old Noah Gladding, a former Chester resident who has been convicted of kidnapping and murder.
A New York jury took four hours to find Noah Gladding, 26, guilty on Monday, August 28 of four counts of first and second-degree murder and kidnapping of 24-year-old Jason Agersinger.
When you are not attentive to your child's whereabouts, anything can happen!
For the first time in history, a woman may face the death penalty in South Dakota for the kidnapping, murder, and dismemberment of another deaf woman.
From the early 1900's to the late 1970's thousands of Australia's Aboriginal children were taken by the Australian government and put in homes and camps.
The "Dulce Paper" are several documents said to be leaked from an underground gov't installation which describes interactions between the U.S. gov't and extraterrestrials as well as human experimentation.
Picture yourself walking through a large chain store with your child. The groceries are to the left and the shoe department is to the right: You look down and your child is gone. What happens now?
The type of hazing involve depends on what the members of the group decided. Common practices included but are not limited to are: sexual assault, beating, branding, excessive drinking and kidnapping.
Today a grand jury convicted James Seale on the counts of kidnapping and conspiracy in the deaths of Charles Moore and Henry Dee from 1964.
Klansman James Ford Seale was convicted on Thursday for kidnapping and conspiracy in the deaths of two black teenagers in 1964.
I suppose ignorance really was bliss until June 11th, my last day of school in the seventh grade. June 11th reared its ugly head around the corner too quickly. June 11th was when I fell victim to a kidnapping.
Kelly A. Frank, 45, the man accused of once trying to kidnap David Letterman's son has escaped with a fellow inmate.
Mario Canedo L., 30, with an extensive police record, met Lorena Cano G. in an Internet chat room. Months later he convinced her to buy a joint life and kidnapping insurance policy for a value of 360.00 Euros. He was the beneficiary of her policy and vice versa.
the acts of Kim Bauer when she is in trouble and Jack Baur in Season 2 of "24"
Elliot Yamin, Maury Povich, Jennifer Wilbanks, Richard Hatch, and Brtiney Spears top this week's list.
how are women portayed in Season 2 of 24?
The Three Strikes Law was passed in 1994. Due to the three strikes law passing there has been change in the economies crime rate.
Every couple assumes they'll remember the wedding night forever. The ceremony, the family and friends gathered round, the magic, and later... the romance. But sometimes you look back on the wedding night and just ask... why?
Ohio has a population of somewhere around 11,460,000 citizens living in Ohio. The number of divorces a year is around 47,000.
The show that leaves you scratching your head answered some big questions but still left you scratching.
The death penalty is unjustified for juveniles. Since juveniles do not have the same rights and priviledges as adults, the consequences for their actions should differ as well.
A look at how the affects of modernization on African culture on the roles and definition on African women.
Terrorists most powerful weapon is fear. They operate under any circumstances using innocent people as leverage for their cause.
Whether it's dealing with issues such as poverty, race, crime, foreign or domestic policy, the mainstream news media fails to live up to its responsibilities, which are enshrined in our nation's Constitution.
Industrialization brought about changes in the roles of every social class. Women were called on to rule the household while men started work in factories for extreme hours.
If you've got room in your home and your heart for an abused or neglected child, and you'd love to feel as though you are making a difference, consider foster parenting.
According to one UN estimate around 200,000 of Darfur's population has perished due to hunger and disease, and another have lost their lives 200,000 in an endless saga of violence.
Whatever your reason for visiting Kabul, you should make personal security a top priority. Here are some basic guidelines on Kabul Afghanistan safety for Americans.
Born to unwed Mother Louise Cowell, Ted Bundy grew up under the assumption that his grandparents were his birth parents and his mother was his sister...
The Internet dating scene can be fun, but giving out personal information (for example) can take an innocent online conversation to a dangerous level. Make sure to follow safety precautions online as you would in everyday life.
An overview of Child Protective Services and guidance for parents who find themselves in the system.
Screenwriting 2010 can give any determined novice the dynamics and polishe of a seasoned pro.
"I have taken what I consider to be the most expedient way out of my present predicament. I harbor no resentment against anyone, except the Church of Scientology. They have a great deal to do with my demise."
When we last saw our intrepid hero, Jack Bauer (played by Kiefer Sutherland), he was on a slow boat to China, a lot worse for wear, on his way to a nasty dungeon where doubtlessly a lot of even more nasty torturers are in store for him.
Comparison of German populations collusion during ww2 and our present dilema with anti-terrorism
Article about coverups and conspiracy theories I posted on a forum a while ago.
By having oil be the guiding factor in US policy toward the Middle East, America bears no small portion of the blame for the mess that that region is today.
The maligned 1960s and the misunderstood 1970s are given deeper analysis in two new books.
Having produced some of the most critically acclaimed films in history, Joel and Ethan Coen have cemented their places in Hollywood royalty, The brothers continue to produce major hits featuring Tinseltown's biggest box-office stars.
On June 8th, 2006 North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) put forth a bill to amend the 1930 U.S. Tariff Act to include goods made in Sweatshops. This comes as thousands of workers in Jordan's Free Trade Zones were found working in sweatshops.
Anxiety is present in everday life, but in some severe cases, it alters the way we live drastically. When an anxiety disorder is present, often the person experiencing it feels like their losing control.
Once the king of the networks, NBA has had an uphill battle over the past few years. After some lackluster performances, they have since opened up with some good shows and are returning to their glory. A look at their fall lineups.
They are bound and determined that there will be no free states in the mideast, period, and that Iran will develop nuclear weapons.
This year, Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), Tristan Rogers (Robert Scorpio), and Emma Samms (Holly Sutton) have come back to shake up Port Charles. Find out who else is set to return to General Hospital.
A perspective piece on the prejudices experienced while being a stay-at-home Dad.
If you're in the need of a film to belly laugh you up definitely catch this one
Are you searching for a career that offers excitement? A career that will challenge your mind as well as your body? One that will test all of your skills to the limit? If so, then bounty hunting may very well be the career for you.