Kidnapping

Jurors Set to Deliberate in Worcester Kidnapping Case Involving 7-Year-Old’s Harrowing Escape from Alleged Attacker

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WORCESTER, Mass. — Jurors are preparing to deliberate in the case against Joshua Hubert, a 43-year-old Worcester man accused of kidnapping a seven-year-old girl in 2017, assaulting her, and then throwing her off a bridge. The child, who survived the incident, is now 15 years old and provided testimony during the trial, which commenced last week. Hubert has pleaded not guilty to multiple serious charges, including attempted murder, strangulation, kidnapping, and aggravated child rape. The closing arguments in his trial are set to begin Tuesday morning, with jurors expected to start their deliberations later in … Read more

Verdict Revealed: John Baker Acquitted of Rape, Convicted on Assault and Kidnapping Charges

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CLEVELAND — A jury has acquitted 64-year-old John Baker of rape but convicted him on two other serious charges. The jury’s decision came after a trial that commenced on June 2 and concluded Thursday afternoon. Deliberations began shortly after 1 p.m. on the final day of the trial. Baker faced charges that included felonious assault and kidnapping, both of which stemmed from an incident involving a woman. The specifics of the case, including the evidence presented, were closely scrutinized during the trial. Following the jury’s verdict, Baker showed visible relief upon hearing the decision regarding … Read more

Milestone Trial Date Established in Landmark Alabama Kidnapping and Murder Case, Sparking Legal Reforms

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A trial date has been established for a high-profile case involving kidnapping and murder, which has significantly influenced legal reforms in Alabama. The case, which garnered widespread attention, has raised discussions around safety laws and child protections throughout the state. In a Montgomery courtroom, the defendant, charged with multiple counts including capital murder and kidnapping, appeared before a judge as the trial’s start date was set for next month. The crime, which took place several years ago, involved the tragic loss of a young victim and stirred a local outcry for legislative … Read more

Trial Begins for Emanuel Bedford in 2021 Kidnapping and Murder Case of Ex-Girlfriend Deidre Reid

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — Jury deliberations commenced in the trial of Emanuel Bedford, who faces charges of murder and grand larceny in connection with the 2021 disappearance and presumed death of his ex-girlfriend, Deidre Reid. The case has drawn significant attention as it unfolds in a region grappling with violence against women. Bedford, 40, is accused of kidnapping Reid, who was last seen on September 3, 2021, after driving him to a Greyhound bus station in Charlotte. Family members reported that Reid vanished shortly after this trip, and her sister expressed concern when she failed … Read more