Teen staged kidnapping in the Bronx, police say
The kidnapping of a 16-year-old girl in The Bronx on Monday night was staged, a law enforcement source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.
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Amber Alert issued for Jacksonville siblings
An Amber Alert was issued Sunday for two young siblings who were last seen playing in their front yard in Jacksonville, Florida, authorities said.
Migrants describe kidnappings and other dangers at Mexico border
Maximo, an asylum seeker, fled his native Honduras with his son to seek a new life in the United States.
Body found in Alabama woods may be missing college student
Police have found what they believe is the body of missing Alabama college student Aniah Blanchard, a prosecutor said.
Second suspect arrested in disappearance of Alabama teen
A second suspect was arrested Friday in connection with the disappearance of Alabama college student Aniah Blanchard.
Pirates kidnap nine crew members from cargo ship off coast of Benin
Pirates boarded a shipping vessel and kidnapped nine crew members off the coast of Benin in West Africa early Saturday morning, according to J.J. Ugland, the Norwegian shipping company which owns the vessel.
Black kids go missing at a higher rate than white kids
The chilling story of Jayme Closs, the 13-year-old Wisconsin girl who was kidnapped after her parents were killed last year, was national news.
'Cupcake' McKinney to be laid to rest in Alabama
Mourners packed the pews of a Birmingham, Alabama, church Sunday for the funeral of Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, the girl who was kidnapped from an outdoor birthday party before her body was dumped in a landfill.
Report says kidnapped Alabama girl, 3, was asphyxiated
Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney died from asphyxiation by suffocation the same day she was kidnapped from a birthday party in Birmingham, Alabama, according to reports from AL.com.
Murder charges filed in death of 3-year-old Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney
Two people have been charged with capital murder in connection with the death of Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, a 3-year-old girl who was abducted from a birthday party in Birmingham, Alabama, according to Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr.
Venice tourist holds worker hostage in currency exchange
In the last few months, the Venice authorities have had to deal with tourists swimming in the canals, headbutting gondoliers and brewing a pot of coffee by the Rialto Bridge (pictured above).
Police believe they found the remains of 3-year-old Kamille McKinney
The remains of 3-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney were identified Wednesday, more than a week after she was abducted from a birthday party in Birmingham, Alabama.
Reward increases in disappearance of Alabama 3-year-old
An Alabama 3-year-old has been missing for nearly a week and -- though there have been moments of hope and anticipation -- no arrests have been made and there is still no sign of the toddler.
Survivor helps airlines stop human trafficking
When you're passing through an airport, you're usually focused on getting through the security line quickly, on whether your flight's on time, or on the vacation or business meeting waiting for you at your destination.
Search for Alabama girl moves to apartment complex
After a search of an apartment complex did not reveal new information about a missing 3-year-old girl, the police chief in Birmingham, Alabama, made an impassioned plea Wednesday for whoever took the girl to return her safely.
Year after kidnapping, Jayme Closs says she feels 'stronger every day'
Almost exactly a year since Jayme Closs was kidnapped and her parents killed, the 13-year-old says she's happy to be back home and doing what she enjoys.
Amber Alert issued for a 3-year-old girl abducted in Alabama
An Amber Alert has been expanded to surrounding states as authorities search for a 3-year-old girl last seen at a birthday party in Birmingham, Alabama, city Police Chief Patrick Smith said Monday morning.
Chowchilla school bus kidnapper inspired by 'Dirty Harry' denied parole
The last of the three infamous Chowchilla school bus kidnappers remaining in prison, Fred Woods, will remain behind bars at the California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo.
Alleged predator kidnaps teen trying to catch him in sting
A group of teenagers told police they tried to catch a man they believed was preying on girls in Vista, California, over the weekend. Instead, police said, one of them was kidnapped.
California tech executive found dead after kidnapping
A body found by deputies is that of a kidnapped Santa Cruz, California, tech executive, law enforcement said.
$20,000 reward offered in New Jersey possible abduction case
At least $35,000 is being offered as a reward for Dulce Maria Alavez, 5, who authorities say may have been abducted Monday from a playground in New Jersey.
Amber Alert issued for 5-year-old New Jersey girl
New Jersey officials issued a statewide Amber Alert for a missing 5-year-old girl who authorities say may have been abducted from a playground on Monday.
Arizona state trooper arrested in 'leniency for favor' case
Arizona Department of Public Safety detectives arrested one of their own troopers Tuesday on charges of sexual abuse, extortion, kidnapping, harassment and fraud, AZDPS Col. Frank Milstead said at a news conference.
Autopsy set for missing 23-month-old found dead in Pa. park
An autopsy is expected to be performed Wednesday on the 23-month-old girl who was reportedly abducted in Pennsylvania over the weekend and later found dead, a district attorney said.
