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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

South Korea bans travel to parts of Cambodia amid deepening scam crisis that has left 80 missing

South Korea issued a code-black ban for Poipet, Bavet and Bokor Mountain after employment scams, kidnappings, torture, detentions and alleged deaths of its nationals.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Mass. man faces kidnapping, rape charges after traveling to western NY to meet 14-year-old, police say

A Massachusetts man is facing kidnapping and rape charges after allegedly traveling to New York to meet a 14-year-old girl. New York State Police arrested Estefan D. Henriquez, 29, of Lynn, following an investigation into the exploitation of minors online. Henriques allegedly had sexually explicit conversations with the victim and made arrangements to travel to New York to meet her.
US news
US news
fromToofab
1 day ago

Plea Deal Offered to Accomplice of Man Who Raped Girl, 6, Kept in Pit with Body of Sister, 4, After Killing Mom

A man confessed to fatally stabbing a mother, killing her 4-year-old, kidnapping her 6-year-old for sexual exploitation, and transporting the children across state lines.
#torture
California
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Woman outside Calif. Sephora allegedly forced to go on crime spree, police say

A 28-year-old man allegedly kidnapped a 51-year-old woman, forced her to commit fraud nationwide while torturing her; he faces multiple charges and $1 million bail.
#assault
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Trial for investor who allegedly kidnapped Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski set to begin | CBC News

The trial for an investor who allegedly kidnapped Ontario's self-proclaimed 'Crypto King' after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to him is set to begin Tuesday in Toronto. Akil Heywood, 41, is facing three charges related to the alleged kidnapping of Aiden Pleterski in early December 2022, and two counts of extortion. Heywood was one of five men charged in July 2023 in connection with the alleged kidnapping.
Canada news
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Flood Advisories Issued For Much of Bay Area

Flood warnings and advisories are in effect across much of the Bay Area until early evening, including a flash-flood warning in Napa County. A flood advisory was issued for northwestern Alameda County, western Contra Costa County, as well as San Francisco and northern San Mateo County, which is in effect until 6:45 pm. [KTVU] Kaiser Permanente issued a statement Monday saying that a planned five-day strike by nurses and other workers is "unnecessary and disruptive."
California
#homicide
California
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Pleasant Hill woman jumped to her death from kidnapper's car in desperate escape attempt, police say

Sara Abdelhadi endured stalking, harassment, and kidnapping that led to her death; suspect Mohammed Yousef Omar faces multiple felony charges including murder and kidnapping.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Police appeal after woman forced into tow truck' in London

We are keen to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and are concerned for the welfare of the young woman involved, who we believe is aged between 28 and 32 and been unable to identify. Were you in or near Millharbour Road, E17 around the time of the incident and saw anything suspicious, or do you have any CCTV or mobile phone footage that will assist us with our enquiries? If so, please come forward by calling 101 and referencing 01/8032774/25.
UK news
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass. man found guilty of luring neighbor to his home in an attempt to rape her

Patrick Pesante, a Level 3 sex offender, lured a neighbor in August 2023, attempted to rape her, and was convicted and sentenced to 13–15 years.
California
fromwww.dailybulletin.com
1 week ago

1 dead, another kidnapped after argument leads to shooting and car crash in SoCal

A verbal altercation escalated into a shooting, car crash that killed one person and a kidnapping; at least one victim hospitalized and one missing.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

1 dead, another kidnapped after argument leads to shooting and car crash in SoCal

A verbal altercation in Montclair escalated into a shooting, a vehicle ramming that caused a fatal crash, and a kidnapping, with one person dead and others injured or missing.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I see them as children with a lot of problems' - how a Dutchman who fought Nazis forgave IRA after 36-day captivity

Dr Tiede Herrema was kidnapped near his Limerick home fifty years ago while travelling to Ferenka’s steel-cable plant in Annacotty.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Mississauga man arrested in Texas in relation to 2021 attack on missing woman | CBC News

A 25-year-old Mississauga man arrested in Texas faces aggravated-assault and conspiracy charges over a 2021 attack tied to a 2022 kidnapping and a missing woman.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Indo Daily: 50 years on: The 'passion' kidnapping of Tiede Herrema and the IRA's Bonnie and Clyde

Eddie Gallagher and Marian Coyle kidnapped Dutch industrialist Dr Tiede Herrema in Limerick to force prisoner releases, holding him 36 days before his release unharmed.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

2 more suspects charged in Markham, Ont., home invasion, kidnapping: police | CBC News

Six suspects in a Markham home invasion, including two arrested Thursday aged 21 and 26, face multiple charges including robbery with a firearm.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Man arrested in R.I. after allegedly kidnapping elderly woman from outside Mass. restaurant

A 36-year-old man impersonated a valet, allegedly kidnapped and indecently assaulted a 75-year-old woman, threatened her with a gun, and fled; he pleaded not guilty to five felonies.
World news
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

17 Plot Twists That Actually Happened To People In Real Life

Seventeen ordinary people experienced extraordinary, often traumatic real-life events that read like dramatic, cinematic stories.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Dublin woman kidnapped by father and son tells of ordeal as manhunt underway: 'I am convinced my phone saved my life'

A 28-year-old north Dublin woman was allegedly kidnapped and threatened with throat-cutting by her ex-boyfriend's father; Gardaí are searching for suspects.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Man arrested in 1973 Conn. murder of young woman

George Legere, 77, was arrested in prison for the 1972 murder of 21-year-old Janet Couture, closing a 52-year-old cold case.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Oakland man killed dog, beat boy, kidnapped woman, DA says

Police say the man slept in a chair in her bedroom that night, then attempted to talk to her about the issue the following day, but flew into a rage when she said no. First he allegedly slammed the woman into a wall, then hit her 17-year-old son and slammed him into a wall. Then he allegedly killed the small dog by throwing it into the ground, before dragging the woman away and she screaming, authorities said.
US news
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Worcester man convicted of kidnapping and strangling girl, then throwing her off a bridge

Joshua Hubert was convicted of kidnapping, strangling, and attempted murder for throwing a 7-year-old girl off a bridge in 2017; acquitted on two child-rape charges.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Landmark ruling convicts seven FARC ex-leaders of wartime crimes

Seven former FARC leaders received the first individual restorative sentences under the 2016 peace deal: eight years' reparative work and accountability for mass kidnappings.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

A year of terror in Sinaloa: Inside the war between Los Chapitos and Los Mayos in Mexico's drug heartland

Violent infighting among Sinaloa Cartel factions erupted in Culiacan, shattering local calm and following an audacious kidnapping and U.S. handover of a cartel leader.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Man's parents helped him attack his ex and pry their grandson out of her arms, officials say

Three suspects allegedly grabbed a baby from a mother's arms during an assault at a Target; arrested in Arizona and facing kidnapping and assault charges.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Worcester girl testifies against man accused of kidnapping her, throwing her off bridge

A girl was allegedly kidnapped, raped, strangled, and thrown from a bridge in 2017; the accused, Joshua Hubert, faces multiple serious charges at trial.
#haiti
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
World news

'I was petrified one of us would be used in a sacrifice' - Gena Heraty speaks out for first time since release by Haiti kidnappers

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
World news

'I was petrified one of us would be used in a sacrifice' - Gena Heraty speaks out for first time since release by Haiti kidnappers

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombian military rescues 27 abducted soldiers, dozens remain captive

Forty-five soldiers remain captive after locals and a FARC dissident faction blocked troops in Cauca's coca-producing Micay Canyon; 27 soldiers were rescued.
#ransom
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Irish aid worker Gena Heraty being treated for malnutrition after release by Haiti kidnappers

Gena Heraty and seven other captives, including a three-year-old child, were released after 27 days, suffering malnutrition, dehydration and trauma.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

How London became the jewellery theft capital of the world

Thieves have shifted from smash-and-grabs to violent, targeted kidnappings and robberies of influencers and wealthy individuals.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Man charged with arson, kidnapping, carjacking in North Bay after leading police in pursuit

Suspect charged with arson, kidnapping and carjacking after setting a 2-acre fire, stealing a vehicle with a child inside, and leading police on a pursuit.
#colombia
France news
fromVulture
1 month ago

Hostage Recap: Blood on Your Hands

A 40-minute episode packs rapid kidnappings, betrayals, leaked scandal, and escalating political stakes, delivering intense, tightly paced drama and surprising character turns.
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Netflix's "Hostage" Fails to Hold the Audience Captive | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

There are times in a TV critic's life when a series to which they are assigned inspires them to write reams of text, sometimes because said series is good, sometimes because it's bad. Then there is what I like to call critic purgatory, when the series inspires nothing. Neither impressive nor dreadful, the series is adrift in the doldrums of artistry. If they handed out Emmys for dull television, then I am certain "Hostage," a limited British series now airing on Netflix, would make a clean sweep.
Television
#syria
#crime
fromwww.cnn.com
2 months ago
US politics

Suspects in New York crypto kidnapping and torture case granted bail

Two men accused of torturing a hostage for cryptocurrency were granted bail of $1 million each.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Random man tries to snatch teenage girl from train station

A man was sentenced to 27 months for attempting to kidnap a teenage girl outside a Liverpool train station.
Bystanders intervened during the attack, highlighting community vigilance in public safety.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

7-month-old California boy reported kidnapped from Big 5 parking lot

A 7-month-old boy was reported kidnapped after his mother was attacked outside a store in Southern California.
#missing-person
SF parents
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

New image could help find Calif. baby abducted 45 years ago, officials say

Newly released age-progressed image aims to help find Kevin Verville Jr., abducted as a baby over 40 years ago.
#robbery
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Pregnant mother kidnapped and bound by gang in van outside London home tells of horrific ordeal

The 36-year-old woman was suddenly grabbed and thrown into the back of a white Ford Transit van as she left her home on the morning of May 10.
London politics
Film
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest Is a Rich Feast for Movie Lovers: Review

David King risks everything to reclaim his record label while facing a kidnapping crisis involving the wrong son.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

13 years after journalist Austin Tice disappeared, we're still searching for answers - Poynter

Austin Tice was kidnapped in Syria 13 years ago, and his fate remains uncertain despite ongoing search efforts.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'No stone unturned' to ensure release of Irish charity worker kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti

Gena Heraty, a charity worker in Haiti for 32 years, was kidnapped along with eight others from her orphanage.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Man who attempted to kidnap Princess Anne in 1974 claims innocence

Ian Ball claims innocence in the 1974 attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne, alleging conspiracy and claiming he was framed.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WATCH: Screaming Woman Dragged Back Into Captivity by Sex Trafficker in Horrifying Footage

Jose Armando Carcamo-Perdomo was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Chinese migrant woman in Texas.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Southbridge man charged with kidnapping lured woman using dog walking app, police say

The woman felt uneasy upon entering the dark home and quickly realized the advertised dog walking job was a ruse. Mark Miller blocked her escape and tried to encourage her to go upstairs.
Miscellaneous
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Calif. grandpa missing under suspicious circumstances after cryptic texts

Naiping Hou, 74, vanished in May, prompting kidnapping suspicions and evidence of fraudulent bank activity.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Creepy texts offer clues in disappearance of SoCal grandpa linked to crypto fortune

The younger Hou believes his father has been kidnapped and is personally offering a reward of up to $250,000 for information that leads to his father's return or identifies those responsible for his disappearance.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

German steakhouse heiress goes on trial accused of kidnapping own children

The prosecution stated that the children had been "tortured and brutally abused" during the alleged abduction, highlighting the severity of the accusations against Block and the others.
Germany news
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

German steak heiress on trial over kidnapping own children DW 07/11/2025

Christina Block is on trial for allegedly orchestrating her children's kidnapping amid a custody battle.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Prolific Bay Area lawyer-turned-kidnapper sentenced to life

Matthew Muller, a convicted serial abductor, received a life sentence for kidnapping and assaulting a Bay Area woman.
Vallejo police initially treated the kidnapping case as a hoax, mislabeling the victims.
#coney-island
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Maniac caught on video snatching kid off NYC street didn't drop him on his head, lawyer says in baffling defense

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Would-be kidnapper grabs boy, 6, off Coney Island street as screaming child's parents chase him down, wild video shows

A man attempted to kidnap a 6-year-old boy in Coney Island but released him when the parents chased after him.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Person of interest in custody after possible attempted kidnapping on Coney Island

A 6-year-old boy is safe after an incident on Coney Island, and police are investigating a possible attempted kidnapping.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Maniac caught on video snatching kid off NYC street didn't drop him on his head, lawyer says in baffling defense

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Would-be kidnapper grabs boy, 6, off Coney Island street as screaming child's parents chase him down, wild video shows

fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Person of interest in custody after possible attempted kidnapping on Coney Island

Brooklyn
fromFox News
3 months ago

Parents' desperate chase foils Brooklyn kidnapper's sinister plot

A 6-year-old boy was kidnapped in Brooklyn but safely rescued when his parents chased the kidnapper.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Kidnappers or ICE agents? LAPD grapples with surge in calls from concerned citizens

LAPD intervened in a federal immigration operation, facing backlash for not protecting a U.S. citizen from ICE agents.
#cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
6 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Deadly Risks: 5 Crypto Entrepreneurs and Investors Who Paid the Ultimate Price | HackerNoon

fromNewsday
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Photos show accuser in NYC crypto kidnapping leaving house freely, defense lawyers say

fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Scheme to Take Torture Victim's Crypto Went Back Months, Prosecutors Say

Two investors kidnapped their friend for his cryptocurrency after pressuring him for months for access to his electronic devices.
fromCheddar
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Lawyers: Photos show accuser in NYC crypto kidnapping leaving 'freely'

Conflicting evidence challenges claims of kidnapping by Bitcoin investors.
fromHackernoon
6 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Deadly Risks: 5 Crypto Entrepreneurs and Investors Who Paid the Ultimate Price | HackerNoon

fromNewsday
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Photos show accuser in NYC crypto kidnapping leaving house freely, defense lawyers say

fromBoston.com
3 months ago

2 alleged gang members charged with Andover kidnapping

"The alleged kidnapping occurred on the evening of May 5, 2024, where a victim was approached by masked men posing as law enforcement officials."
Boston food
Parenting
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Waterfront Season-Finale Recap: Who's the Boss?

The Buckleys unite against a common threat despite personal tensions, highlighting themes of family loyalty and the impact of crises on relationships.
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