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Displaying all articles tagged:
Kidnappings
war stories
Mar. 20, 2015
I Was an ISIS Hostage for 5 Months
“They would come into our rooms and do things you can’t even imagine.”
By
Anonymous
As told to
Sulome Anderson
happy things
Nov. 6, 2014
Young Woman Kidnapped in Philadelphia Miraculously Found Alive
A happy ending to a horrifying story.
By
Joe Coscarelli
crimes and misdemeanors
Aug. 16, 2014
Couple Arrested for Kidnapping Amish Sisters
The cops say that Nicole Vaisey and Stephen Howells II intended to “victimize” the girls.
By
Caroline Bankoff
international affairs
July 27, 2014
Boko Haram Kidnaps the Vice–Prime Minister of Cameroon’s Wife
The Nigeria-based militant group recently carried out several attacks across the border.
By
Caroline Bankoff
very sad things
July 6, 2014
Six Suspects Arrested for Burning Death of Palestinian Teen
16-year-old Muhammad Abu Khdeir was abducted and killed on Wednesday.
By
Caroline Bankoff
very sad things
June 24, 2014
Boko Haram Suspected of Another Mass Kidnapping in Nigeria
60 women and girls, and 31 boys were abducted from a village over the weekend.
By
Caroline Bankoff
very sad and scary things
May 6, 2014
Obama, Kerry: U.S. Will Help Find Nigerian Girls
Better late than never.
By
Caroline Bankoff
crimes and misdemeanors
Apr. 30, 2014
Three Suspects Questioned in the Murder of Brooklyn Landlord
Williamsburg’s Menachem Stark was kidnapped and killed almost four months ago.
By
Caroline Bankoff
ink-stained wretches
Jan. 5, 2014
Post
Called Out for Stark Cover
Or, as the paper put it, “Who
didn’t
want him dead?”
By
Caroline Bankoff
crimes and misdemeanors
Aug. 11, 2013
Missing San Diego Teenager Rescued in Idaho [Updated]
After her kidnapper was shot and killed by the FBI.
By
Delia Paunescu
crimes and misdemeanors
May 23, 2013
Queens Kidnappers Bought Victim a Birthday Cake
They also burned him with acid.
By
Adam Martin
oops
Apr. 1, 2013
Manhattan Kidnapping Was Just a Very Elaborate Surprise Party
Oops.
By
Joe Coscarelli
crimes and misdemeanors
Feb. 6, 2013
Why You Don’t Leave a Baby in Your Running Car
They both get stolen.
By
Adam Martin
international relations
Jan. 9, 2013
Photos of Kidnapped Former FBI Agent Were Probably Sent by Iran
Though U.S. officials initially said he was taken by terrorists.
By
Margaret Hartmann
crimes and misdemeanors
Nov. 18, 2012
Bronx Kids Found Safe After Dad’s Alleged Kidnapping, Carjacking
A hell of an alleged crime wave to bring the kids on.
By
Adam Martin
crimes and misdemeanors
July 28, 2012
Kidnapped Man Found Tied Up in NYPD Detective’s Home
He was being held for $75,000 in ransom.
By
Andre Tartar
scary things
Dec. 9, 2011
Former FBI Agent, Kidnapped in 2007, Shows Up in Hostage Video
Robert Levinson’s family is pleading for help.
By
Joe Coscarelli
crimes and misdemeanors
Sept. 27, 2011
Eight Missing Foster Children Found Safe
They were with their parents in Pennsylvania.
By
Joe Coscarelli
crimes
Sept. 21, 2011
Eight Siblings Kidnapped From Queens Foster Care Facility
The kids are believed to be traveling in a very crowded Chevy Suburban.
By
Caroline Bankoff