Kidnap

Federal Indictment Charges Suspects in Tragic Kidnap and Murder of Mother from Clayton

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St. Louis, Missouri — A federal grand jury has issued an indictment in the harrowing kidnapping and murder case of a Clayton mother, marking a significant advancement in a crime that shook the local community. Authorities have charged four individuals in connection with the brutal incident, which is alleged to have occurred earlier this year. The accused are facing charges of kidnapping resulting in death among other serious allegations, underscoring the severity of the act and its repercussions. According to federal prosecutors, the defendants allegedly orchestrated and executed a plan that led to the abduction … Read more

Oregon Man Convicted in Horrifying Kidnap and Sex Assault Case; Used DIY Prison Cell to Detain Victims

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MEDFORD, Ore. — An Oregon man has been convicted by a federal jury of kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women, confining one in a makeshift cell inside his garage. Negasi Zuberi, 30, who also used the alias Justin Joshua Hyche, faced charges including kidnapping, transporting a victim for criminal sexual activity, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. The abduction that led to Zuberi’s arrest occurred on July 15, 2023, in Seattle. Authorities state that Zuberi impersonated a police officer to subdue his victim using a taser and handcuffs, securing … Read more