All articles tagged with #family plea
The family of Tom Phillips, who vanished with his three children into New Zealand's wilderness nearly four years ago amid a custody dispute, has made a heartfelt public plea for his return, as police continue to search for him and his children, who have been spotted in the wild and are believed to be hiding in the Waikato region.
The mother of a Kansas City man found dead alongside two others is refuting claims that her son was a drug addict, as police await the medical examiner's report and toxicology results. The families of the victims are seeking more transparency, with one mother urging a friend of the deceased to come forward with the truth. The case has not been ruled a homicide or suspicious death, and an attorney for the friend insists his client "did nothing wrong." Family members and a fifth man involved have described attempts to contact the men in the days they were missing, while phone records are being examined for further insight.
Attorneys and family members of Brice Rhodes, who was found guilty of three counts of murder, pleaded for leniency in his sentencing, citing his tough life and mental disabilities. Prosecutors and family members of the victims asked for the harshest sentence, life in prison without parole. The jury will deliberate on Wednesday, with Rhodes facing a possible sentence of 20 years to life. Rhodes had a history of outbursts in court and was deemed ineligible for the death penalty due to his documented history of serious mental illness or intellectual disability.
A 29-year-old woman from Southern California, Nancy Ng, has gone missing while on a yoga retreat in Guatemala. She was last seen on October 19 during a kayaking trip. Despite search efforts by private crews, no signs of Nancy have been found. The leader of the search-and-rescue effort is suggesting a need for a criminal investigation due to witnesses' lack of cooperation. The FBI and State Department are involved in the case, and Nancy's family is pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
The family of Travis King, the US soldier who crossed into North Korea, is expressing anguish and calling for his return. King's sister and uncle pleaded with the US government to do more to bring him home, stating that they are suffering every moment he remains away. King's sudden dash into North Korea has left his family mystified, as he had been looking forward to returning to the US. The family hopes that the US government is working diligently to secure his release. They have also been in touch with the parents of Otto Warmbier, who died after being held in North Korea, and fear for King's well-being.
A Long Beach teenager who had been missing for two months was found in the South Los Angeles area after her family issued a desperate plea for help. Details about her condition and the circumstances of her disappearance are not yet available. The 15-year-old was last seen getting into a silver BMW with an unknown adult man near her home. She managed to contact her family via Instagram, stating that she had been beaten and was in Bloomington, San Bernardino County. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A mother of two, Johnshane Powell, was shot and killed in New Orleans on July 3. Her family believes her recent domestic issues may have led to her death and are urging witnesses to come forward. Powell had reported two incidents of domestic abuse prior to her murder. The police are seeking a person of interest for questioning but have not made any arrests. The family is holding a balloon release in her honor and accepting donations for her funeral expenses.