Missing Persons

Missing persons cases, kidnappings, and disappearances

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Man Accused of Kidnapping, Attempting to Rape Woman on Indy's Northeast Side

Alleged attacker taken into custody following incident on Indianapolis' northeast side.

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Temple Police Department Investigates Aggravated Kidnapping, One Injured

Law enforcement authorities in Temple are actively pursuing leads following a reported kidnapping incident that left one person injured.

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Lincoln Park Family Survives Harrowing Kidnapping, Police Say

Chicago family allegedly held captive by intruders in suspected crypto-related robbery; no injuries reported.

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Woman Accused of Attempted Abduction Near Landstown Commons in Virginia Beach

Authorities report a woman has been accused in connection with an attempted abduction incident near Landstown Commons.

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79-Year-Old Man Thwarts Alleged Kidnapping of His 14-Month-Old Great-Granddaughter in Long Beach

The elderly great-grandfather allegedly prevented the abduction of his infant relative, authorities said.

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Husband of Missing Lynette Hooker Vows Search Will Never End as Questions Swirl Around Her Disappearance

Investigators continue to examine circumstances surrounding Lynette Hooker's disappearance, with her husband publicly maintaining her innocence while critics question the investigation's direction.

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Boone County Deputy, Child Among 3 Hurt After Crash Involving Abduction Suspect

Three people were injured in a crash involving an abduction suspect and a Boone County sheriff's deputy, authorities said.

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Search Teams Comb Eastern Kentucky Woods for Missing Man in Knott County

Search efforts underway in eastern Kentucky county as teams comb forest area for missing individual.

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High School Student Kidnapped at Gunpoint While Walking to Bus Stop in Michigan

Authorities investigate after teenage student was abducted at gunpoint en route to school bus stop in Michigan community.

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Witnesses Describe Attempted Kidnapping at Omaha Walmart

Authorities investigating incident that left victim in critical condition after alleged abduction attempt at retail store.

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Athena Strand's Killer Searched 'Missing Girl' After Kidnapping; FedEx Truck Cameras Cited in Testimony

Forensic expert testifies about digital evidence recovered from defendant's devices in Texas missing girl case.

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Detroit Clerk Reports Girl Mouthed 'Help' During Alleged Kidnapping in Hamtramck

Witness tells investigators he saw girl signaling distress after suspect fled scene, police say.

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Man Accused of Kidnapping Medina 3-Year-Old Not Competent to Stand Trial

Court orders competency evaluation for defendant in high-profile Medina County kidnapping case.

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Minnesota County Investigates Federal Agents' Removal of US Citizen From Home as Possible Kidnapping

Hennepin County prosecutors examine whether federal agents violated state law when they removed a man from his residence.

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Court Docs: Kidnapping Victim Allegedly Struck 208 Times

Victim found in South Dakota after being allegedly assaulted; suspect charged with kidnapping and aggravated assault.

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Dive Team Searching for Missing Person at Wildwood Park in Appling

Specialized dive team joins search effort at local park as investigators work to locate missing individual.

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Man Killed After Suspected Robbery, Kidnapping Leads to Crash in West Las Vegas

Las Vegas police investigate fatal incident involving suspected robbery and kidnapping that ended in a vehicle crash.

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Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping May Have Been Retribution, Expert Says

Criminal profiler examines possible motives in decades-old West Virginia disappearance case.

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Ex-FBI Agent Suggests Costly Way to Finally Crack Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case

Former federal investigator proposes advanced forensic technique to solve decades-old West Virginia kidnapping mystery.

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Great-Grandfather Saves Baby From Attempted Kidnapping in New York, Police Say

Quick action by family member prevented abduction of infant during alleged attempted kidnapping in Queens, authorities report.

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Man Being Questioned in American Woman's Disappearance in Bahamas

Authorities investigate disappearance of U.S. citizen as police question potential witness.

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Pooh Shiesty Denied Bond in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case; New Details Emerge During Hearing

The rapper, whose real name is Bryson Lashun Durisseau, remains in custody as prosecutors argue he poses a flight risk.

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Fargo Police Shift Online Missing Person Posts to Prioritize Privacy

Law enforcement agency revamps social media approach to protect victim privacy in missing persons cases.

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Man Accused of Polk County Murder, Kidnapping Had Been Released on Bond Days Earlier

Authorities allege suspect was free on bond when victim went missing in Nebraska case drawing national attention.