Russian authorities have been accused of unlawfully transferring over 19,000 Ukrainian children since 2022, with social media alleging the existence of an online 'marketplace' listing kidnapped Ukrainian children for adoption, hosted on a database linked to the Russian-controlled Luhansk People's Republic. While the database is not new and has been used for years, Ukrainian officials and human rights groups are working to identify and recover the children, amid international condemnation and legal actions against Russia for war crimes related to child abduction.
A 9-year-old girl, Melina Frattolin, was abducted in Lake George, NY, prompting an AMBER Alert; she was last seen in a white van and is believed to be in imminent danger. Authorities are seeking information to locate her.
A 9-year-old girl, Melina Frattolin, was abducted in Lake George, NY, prompting an AMBER Alert; she was last seen in a white van and is believed to be in imminent danger. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Warren County Sheriff's Office.
New York State Police have issued an AMBER Alert for 9-year-old Melina Frattolin, last seen in Lake George in a white van, and believe she is in imminent danger. Authorities are seeking information from the public to locate her.
A South African mother and two accomplices received life sentences for trafficking her 6-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith, who remains missing after being sold to a traditional healer; the case drew national attention and highlighted severe penalties for such crimes.
A South African woman, Kelly Smith, along with her accomplices, was sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith, who remains missing. The case garnered significant public attention, with testimonies revealing disturbing details about the child's disappearance and alleged sale for body parts. The court emphasized the lack of remorse from the accused, and police continue searching for Joshlin.
A vehicle was stolen from Chicopee, MA with a child inside, and both were found in Windsor, CT. The child, Liam David Pagan, was found safe at a hotel, but the suspect is still at large. The suspect is described as a white male, aged 50-60, and was last seen wearing black pants and black Crocs. The vehicle, a red Toyota Camry with Massachusetts license plate "3SCX29," was last seen heading towards I-91 south through Longmeadow in the direction of Enfield, CT.
More than 280 students, boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 15, were abducted by armed men from elementary and secondary schools in Nigeria's northern Kaduna state, marking the latest in a series of mass kidnappings in the country. Regional security expert David Otto criticized the government's inability to protect society from terrorist groups, emphasizing the vulnerability of women and children in these attacks. The recent abductions have highlighted the government's lack of control over the country's security, with concerns raised about the safety of children at schools and the living conditions of displaced people in camps.
A Rutherford County man has been arrested in connection to the case of a missing seven-year-old girl, Iris Crum, who was found safe in Texas after a dayslong search. The girl was believed to be in the company of her non-custodial mother, Khaila Czereda, and her husband, Ethan Czereda, was charged with felony aggravated kidnapping, accessory after the fact, and false report/information to officers. Khaila Czereda was taken into custody on charges of felony child abduction and custodial interference. Authorities expressed gratitude to law enforcement and the public for their assistance in locating Iris.
The Schenectady Police Department has issued a New York State AMBER Alert for the abduction of 10-month-old Halo Branton, a Hispanic female, near Campbell Avenue and 12th Street in Schenectady. She was last seen wearing white sweatpants with brown and tan flowers, a light pink shirt with a butterfly and writing, and white socks. Authorities believe she is in imminent danger and urge anyone with information to contact the Schenectady Police Department at (866) NYS-AMBER or dial 911.
An Amber Alert in New Hampshire led to the safe recovery of two young girls and the arrest of their father for the murder of their mother. The National Amber Alert Administrator praised the public's assistance and emphasized the importance of quick dissemination of information in such cases. The successful outcome was attributed to the flood of tips received after the alert was issued. Officials stressed the seriousness of Amber Alerts and their reservation for cases where children are in serious danger. The girls are now in the care of the Department of Children Youth and Families, and their father is expected to be arraigned on Monday.
The child at the center of an Ohio Amber Alert has been found safe and unharmed, and the suspect has been taken into custody in Akron. The 2-year-old named Sutton Eggeman was asleep in a stolen truck, which was taken from a Dollar General in Marshallville. The suspect, described as a white man of medium height and slim build, was wearing a black beanie and checkered flannel shirt.
42-year-old Don McDougal has been charged with capital murder in connection to the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found tied to a large rock in the Trinity River. McDougal, a family friend, was arrested on an unrelated charge of aggravated assault and was identified as a person of interest after witnesses linked his vehicle to the case. Court documents reveal that cell phone data and video footage place McDougal near the area where the girl's body was found, and the rope used to tie her down matches rope seen in McDougal's vehicle during a recent traffic stop.
Long Beach police arrest Timothy Jaymes Wood, 34, for stealing a car with a young boy inside, triggering an Amber Alert. The boy and the car were found abandoned, and Wood was apprehended near Pine Avenue and Shoreline Drive. The child, who has autism, was reunited with his father, who had left him in the car briefly for a food delivery. Two women helped locate the stolen car after receiving the Amber Alert. Wood faces charges of kidnapping, child endangerment, and vehicle theft.
An Amber Alert issued for 7-year-old Bryson Duong from Jefferson, Iowa has been canceled after he was safely recovered and 34-year-old Brandon Duong was taken into custody. Bryson was improperly taken from school grounds, prompting a Secure the Perimeter procedure at the school. The suspect, Brandon Duong, was driving a Black Toyota Tacoma with Plates DFV202.
