Kidnapping News Updates pg 5 of 11

Kidnap suspect released day he arrived at Nevada prison

Benjamin Obadiah Foster faced decades in prison in Nevada after he was charged in 2019 with five felonies, including assault and battery. More

January 31, 2023

One of two previously kidnapped Ohio twins has died, police investigating

Ky'air Thomas was one of two twins that were kidnapped last month, prompting authorities in multiple states to look for them. More

January 30, 2023

Police warn that Oregon torture suspect is using dating apps

Police warn that Benjamin Obadiah Foster, who's accused of torturing a woman in Oregon and holding a woman in captive in Las Vegas, is using... More

January 27, 2023

Cops hunt Oregon torture suspect jailed in Vegas kidnap case

Less than two years after Benjamin Foster was convicted in Nevada of keeping another woman in captivity, he's accused in another crime. More

January 27, 2023

Louisiana man sentenced in ‘Grindr’ kidnapping, attempted murder case

Chance Seneca told a federal judge that he intended to murder and dismember the victim for the purpose of satisfying his homicidal urges. More

January 26, 2023

Man gets 4 years, probation in case of baby cut from womb

Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, 19, was nine months pregnant when she went to Clarisa Figueroa’s home believing she was getting free baby items. More

January 25, 2023

Police: Suspect arrested in attempted barista kidnapping at drive-thru window

The suspect is seen grabbing the barista’s arm and appeared to try and secure it with a zip tie but failed. More

January 17, 2023

Judge orders another long prison term in Gov. Whitmer plot

The judge described Barry Croft as 'the idea guy' behind the conspiracy plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor. More

December 28, 2022

2 moms credited with rescuing missing Ohio baby, capturing suspect

Two Indianapolis women rescued five-month-old Kason Thomas, the missing twin baby who was abducted Dec. 19 in Columbus. More

December 27, 2022

Co-leader of Whitmer kidnapping plot gets 16 years in prison

In addition to the 16-year prison sentence, Adam Fox will have to serve five years of supervised release. More

December 27, 2022

Virginia probes hiring of trooper who killed teen’s family

Since Austin Lee Edwards went on a rampage in CA it's become clear VA State police missed red flags about his mental health before they... More

December 20, 2022

Athena Strand’s Father Sues FedEx, Subcontractor

7-year-old Athena Strand's father is suing FedEx, her alleged killer, Tanner Horner, and the contractor that hired Horner. More

December 15, 2022

Lengthy prison terms for 3 who aided Whitmer kidnap plotter

A judge handed down the longest prison terms so far in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. More

December 15, 2022

Details Released in Athena Strand Killing

Tanner Lynn Horner told investigators that Athena Strand wasn't seriously hurt after he hit her while backing up. More

December 12, 2022

Polygamous ‘prophet’ leader had child brides, documents say

Samuel Bateman was a former member of the FLDS until he left to start his own small offshoot group. More

December 7, 2022

FedEx Driver Accused of Murder: Vigil Held for 7-Year-Old Athena Strand

Tanner Lynn Horner, the Texas FedEx driver charged with the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand, was arrested on after confessing. More

December 5, 2022

Body of 7-year-old Texas girl found, FedEx driver arrested

The body of Athena Strand was found Friday and Tanner Lynn Horner was arrested on kidnapping and murder charges after confessing. More

December 5, 2022

Police: Deputy posed as teen online to sexually extort girl

Austin Lee Edwards met the girl online and obtained her personal information by deceiving her with a false identity, known as 'catfishing.' More

November 30, 2022

California police: Virginia man killed family, took teenager

Authorities believe Austin Lee Edwards parked his vehicle in a neighbor's driveway, walked to the home and killed the family members before leaving with the... More

November 29, 2022

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in connection to missing Omaha woman

Authorities are searching for Aldrick Scott, the man wanted in connection to missing Omaha woman Cari Allen. More

November 28, 2022

Arizona man sentenced to life for kidnapping, murder of 13-year-old girl

Christopher Clements was convicted of kidnapping and murdering 13-year-old Maribel Gonzalez. He faces trial next year in another case. More

November 15, 2022

Ohio man pleads guilty to kidnapping, raping 12-year-old stepsister

Micey Stiver was sentenced to 35-to-40 years in an Ohio prison after pleading guilty to the rape and kidnapping of his 12-year-old stepsister. More

November 2, 2022

4 kidnapped, including teen girl and baby, in California

Officers found the 14-year-old girl and the baby uninjured inside a hotel room in Costa Mesa early Thursday morning after the two adults who also... More

October 31, 2022

Afghan couple accuse US Marine of abducting their baby

The fate of the Afghan child is now being debated in secret proceedings in a locked courtroom in the village of Palmyra, Virginia. More

October 20, 2022

Paul Flores stands with his attorney in court.

Father says ‘no joy’ in Kristin Smart murder conviction

“Without Kristin, there’s no joy or happiness in this verdict,” said Smart's father after a jury found Paul Flores guilty of killing his daughter. More

October 19, 2022

Admitted pedophile on trial for kidnapping dies in custody

Self-proclaimed pedophilia advocate and accused kidnapper Nathan Larson who was on trial for allegedly grooming a 12-year-old girl has died in custody. More

October 18, 2022