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David Mamet’s Theory of the Lindbergh Kidnapping
After hearing about our podcast, the acclaimed playwright sent Joe Nocera a letter outlining his own theory of the crime—one that puts Charles Lindbergh at the center of the myster…
Michigan Won’t Let FBI-Backed, Legally Fraught Whitmer Kidnapping Case Die
'This ruling is completely and irredeemably nonsensical'…
Pima County Sheriff issues alert for kidnapping suspect 7 miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home
The career criminal was allegedly involved in a kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon case that occurred on May 29 in Tucson.…
Americans warned World Cup travel routes could carry crime and kidnapping risks
The U.S. State Department has updated its Mexico travel advisory ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, citing concerns for Americans about crime and kidnapping.…
Woman leaps from balcony to escape kidnapping after horrific cross-country ordeal: officials
A Florida woman allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend escaped a three-week ordeal by jumping from a California balcony, Lee County authorities say.…
Police foil kidnapping attempt, kill two suspects
Police recovered three firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, a Beretta and locally-fabricated double-barrelled pistols, two magazines loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm calibre ammuniti…
Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover body of abducted woman
Weeks after three women were abducted from their home in Edo State and tortured in a video, police have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered the body of one victim deep ins…
Six charged over death and alleged kidnapping in Melbourne's west
Police raided several properties yesterday after the body of a man was found near a children's playground in Tarneit last month.…
Pseudo-police gang that kidnapped businessman and extorted ₹5.26 lakh busted in Cyberabad
Pseudo-police gang that kidnapped businessman and extorted ₹5.26 lakh busted in Cyberabad…
3-member gang kidnaps 17-year-old girl
3-member gang kidnaps 17-year-old girl…
A $245 million Bitcoin heist led police to a ‘Godfather’ who hired Sheriff’s deputies as enforcers
Adam Iza, 25, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a kidnapping tied to the theft — and admitted to paying off-duty deputies to strong-arm his enemies.…
Five people, including four boys, charged with murder and kidnapping of bikie’s relative
Police allege the group broke into Patrick Longordo’s house last month before abducting and killing him, then dumping his body in a Tarneit park.…
Kidnappings, threats and ‘protection fees’: how can Mexico confront rise in deadly extortion?
With corrupt police on the streets and shopkeepers forced to pay gangs, president has vowed to tackle crime that now affects all parts of society…
Nigeria kidnappings: The world’s selective moral outrage
Just a few short weeks ago, on May 15, nearly 50 preschool children were kidnapped by gunmen from schools in Northeastern Nigeria. That same day, gunmen attacked three schools in t…
Kerala HC grants transit bail to actor-husband of viral Kumbh Mela woman in kidnapping case
Kerala HC grants transit bail to actor's husband in kidnapping case, enabling them to approach Madhya Pradesh High Court.…
Sydney teens charged following alleged kidnapping attempt
Two Sydney teenagers have been charged with attempting to kidnap a man in the city's north-west.…
Former Karnataka MLC kidnapped, released after extortion bid at Attibele in Bengaluru
Former Karnataka MLC Dayananda Reddy was kidnapped for ransom in Bengaluru but was released after negotiations.…
Sex offender allegedly cut open camping tent, kidnapped and bound two women from Oregon hiking trail
The creep kidnapped the women around midnight from their tent, bound them, covered their eyes, and threatened to sexually assault them, prosecutors alleged.…
Forget a simple mugging - report claims physical attacks on major crypto holders is on the rise as 'Whales' are targeted for kidnapping
Those with crypto riches are being targeted in physical attacks in attempts to get them to part ways with their digital cash.…
Chicago couple goes missing in Mexico City — family pleads for help after eerie cellphone, banking data emerge
A Chicago couple disappeared in Mexico City last week, and sporadic financial records and location data paint an ominous picture.…
Accused crypto creep charged in sick SoHo kidnap, torture case freed on $250K bond
Crypto millionaire William Duplessie, who spent a year in jail for allegedly torturing an Italian investor last ear, will now be on house arrest.…
Utah toddlers kidnapped by broke dad found 800 miles away in Mexico after mom’s desperate plea
“Please, just take the boys somewhere safe,” the boys’ desperate mother had pleaded in a public video aimed at her ex.…
Bystanders foil alleged kidnap attempt of woman changing tyre in Sydney
A 27-year-old woman was changing a tyre when a man allegedly threatened her with a knife and attempted to drag her into an SUV, NSW Police said.…
Two men charged over alleged kidnapping plot
The men were arrested in Auburn on Tuesday afternoon.…
From a kidnapping in France to crypto wallet in Venezuela: Inside a ransom laundering scheme
An investigation into the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur's father has uncovered an unexpected criminal network, highlighting the complexity of the financial channels c…
Five arrested for kidnapping, torturing student for extortion
The Soladevanahalli police have arrested five persons, including students and private firm employees, for allegedly kidnapping and torturing a 19-year-old student to extort money f…
Gunmen abduct 25 people in twin attacks in Nigeria's Kwara state, police say
ABUJA, May 25 - Suspected bandits attacked a police station and a traditional ruler’s palace in Nigeria’s Kwara state early on Sunday, abducting at least 10 people and setting part…
92 people abducted by jihadi militants rescued, Nigeria says
Nigeria's military says its troops have rescued 92 people abducted by jihadi extremists in the northeast of the country…
SC orders mandatory kidnapping FIRs in all missing child, person cases nationwide
Supreme Court orders mandatory kidnapping FIRs in all missing child and person cases, flags 47,000 untraced children across India. | India News…
Polygamist learns fate for ordering husband and four lovers to kidnap, torture other boyfriend
Martina Esqueda, 29, was slapped with the hefty sentence on Thursday after trying to claim that the lack of love she received as a child was to blame for the deranged attack on Aus…
85-year-old ‘hero’ stops man posing as utility worker trying to kidnap woman, authorities say
Authorities say a heroic 85-year-old man took down a suspect accused of attempting to kidnap a young woman in a rural Oregon community.…
The Sandbox COO’s wife targeted in failed kidnapping attempt in France
The wife of The Sandbox's COO was targeted in a failed kidnapping attempt in France, part of a growing wave of crypto-linked violent crimes in the Paris area.…
Wife of Sandbox co-founder Sebastien Borget targeted in kidnapping attempt at home in France: report
Man accused of Sydney kidnapping granted $1m bail
Police swooped on Zacaria Alameddine in the harbourside suburb of Dawes Point. His barrister branded the prosecution case “very weak”.…
Oregon man, 85, thwarts attempted kidnapping by creep posing as utility worker
An elderly man is being hailed as a hometown hero for risking his life to thwart an attempted kidnapping by a creep posing as a utility worker outside his Oregon home.…
Man charged with kidnapping Marvin Oraiha months before his alleged murder
A man is charged over the alleged kidnapping of a low-level bikie associate who was shot dead in Sydney's west three years ago.…
Sicko in Pink Panther-like costume allegedly hunts down local school kids in Virginia — nearly abducts little girl
A sicko dressed in a cartoonish Pink Panther-like costume allegedly hunted down local Virginia school kids in broad daylight – and nearly snatched up a little girl.…
Hamas leadership calls for kidnapping of IDF soldiers following death penalty law passing - report
In a document, Hamas described the proposed legislation as a “fascist law,” and urged members of the organization’s military wing to escalate and carry out “active operations.”…
Wild Santa Monica kidnapping explodes into police chase, shootout
A wild police chase broke out in Santa Monica in the early hours of Monday morning, sending cops on crazy chase that ended in gunfight in South Los Angeles. Santa Monica cops caugh…
46 children, adults kidnapped in southern Nigeria school attack: Christian group
Forty-six individuals, mostly children, kidnapped in a coordinated school attack in southwestern Nigeria, prompting security concerns.…
‘Patria’ Director Felix Viscarret Helming Feature About Kidnapping & Murder Of Spanish Councillor Miguel Ángel Blanco
'Patria' director Felix Viscarret will helm 'Blanco', a pic about murdered Spanish councillor Miguel Ángel Blanco in 1997.…
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.…
Gunmen kidnap dozens of students in Nigeria’s Borno State
No group claimed responsibility for the raid, which bore the hallmark of the Boko Haram group.…
Teens charged over attempted kidnappings, home invasions believed linked to nightclub promoters
Three 17-year-old youths are accused of carrying out six attacks over five days this month, including a home invasion at the wrong address.…
Three Melbourne teens charged over alleged attempted kidnapping
Police say the trio are linked to targeted attacks on promoters of a weekly event held in South Melbourne.…