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crime1 month ago•8 min saved

Ex-Olympic snowboarder nabbed in Mexico tied to alleged billion-dollar drug empire

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, long sought by the FBI, was arrested in Mexico City and extradited to the United States on charges that he ran a transnational drug-trafficking organization, used Los Angeles as a major distribution hub, and ordered the killings of witnesses. U.S. authorities say the operation moved tens of tons of cocaine and other drugs, generated more than $1 billion in illicit proceeds, and led to numerous arrests and asset seizures across the U.S., Canada, and Colombia.

via latimes.com|

#crime #drug-trafficking #fbi

crime1 month ago•9 min saved

Fake Heiress Turned Fugitive: Ex-Employees Reveal Long-Running Scam

Mary Carole McDonnell, once a successful TV producer and alleged aviation heiress, is now a fugitive wanted by the FBI for bank fraud and identity theft, accused of defrauding banks of nearly $30 million by falsely claiming connections to the McDonnell Douglas family and forging documents, while former employees of her company Bellum Entertainment recount unpaid wages and a company shutdown amid her alleged long con.

via NBC News|

#bank-fraud #crime #fbi

crime3 months ago•3 min saved

Fugitive Who Faked Abduction and Lived Undercover for Years Finally Captured

Anthony Michael Lennon, a fugitive accused of child pornography and involved in a 2012 abduction, was captured in New York after living under the alias Justin Phillips for over a decade, even enrolling as a student at SUNY Canton.

via NBC News|

#anthony-lennon #arrest #crime

crime4 months ago•5 min saved

Hollywood piano teacher flees US after sex abuse conviction

John Kaleel, a veteran piano teacher linked to Hollywood families, was convicted of child sexual abuse but fled the country before sentencing, with authorities uncertain of his whereabouts and considering extradition efforts.

via Los Angeles Times|

#child-abuse #court-case #crime

crime4 months ago•3 min saved

Derrick Groves, New Orleans Escapee, Captured in Atlanta After 5-Month Manhunt

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail in May, was captured in Atlanta after a five-month manhunt, following a tip that led authorities to find him hiding in a crawl space in a house. Groves, convicted of a double murder, was arrested without injury and is expected to be extradited back to Louisiana to face additional charges.

via CBS News|

#arrest #atlanta #crime

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Fugitive Black Militant Assata Shakur Dies in Cuba

Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist and fugitive who was granted asylum in Cuba after escaping prison in 1979, has died in Havana due to health issues at an advanced age. Her case has been a longstanding point of tension between the US and Cuba, with her supporters viewing her as a revolutionary figure and her critics labeling her a terrorist. Shakur's influence extends into popular culture and social justice movements, notably inspiring the Black Lives Matter movement.

via AP News|

#assata-shakur #black-liberation #cuba

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Assata Shakur, Fugitive and Activist, Dies in Cuba at 78

Assata Shakur, a Black Liberation Army member and fugitive with a $2 million FBI reward, died in Havana at age 78, where she had received political asylum from Fidel Castro. She was known for her involvement in a 1973 shootout, her escape from prison, and her life on the run, including her years in Cuba where she was a controversial figure. She was also Tupac Shakur's godmother.

via CNN|

#assata-shakur #cuba #fbi

crime5 months ago•2 min saved

Remains Confirmed as Fugitive Dad in Daughter Murders, DNA Results Pending

Remains confirmed to be Travis Decker, a fugitive accused of murdering his three daughters, were found in Washington, bringing closure to a lengthy manhunt. Decker's DNA and clothing identified him, and he is now confirmed deceased, ending the search.

via NBC News|

#crime #decker #fugitive

crime5 months ago•2 min saved

Remains Believed to Be Fugitive Travis Decker, Suspected of Killing His Daughters, Discovered in Washington

Authorities in Washington state have found human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, the fugitive accused of killing his three daughters earlier this year, with DNA testing pending to confirm his identity.

via CBS News|

#crime #fugitive #murder

world5 months ago•2 min saved

New Zealand police fatally shoot fugitive father after years-long disappearance with children

Tom Phillips, who had been on the run with his three children since 2021, was shot and killed by New Zealand police after he shot an officer in the head; his children were found safe and unharmed, and Phillips faced multiple charges including robbery and unlawful firearm possession.

via The New York Times|

#children-safe #fugitive #new-zealand

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Fugitive Father on the Run with Children Killed in Police Shootout in New Zealand

Tom Phillips, a fugitive on the run with his three children in New Zealand's wilderness for nearly four years, was shot dead by police during a pursuit related to an armed burglary. The children were found safe at a campsite, and the incident has deeply affected the community and the families involved.

via The Guardian|

#children-rescue #fugitive #new-zealand

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Fugitive New Zealand father shot dead by police after wilderness standoff

A fugitive father, Thomas Phillips, believed to be dead after an armed confrontation with police in New Zealand, was hiding with his three children in the wilderness for nearly four years. During the incident, police shot Phillips, and one child was found at the scene, with the remaining two children still missing. The case has involved multiple crimes, including armed robbery, and has garnered significant media attention. A search is ongoing for the missing children, and the father’s death has been confirmed by his sister.

via CNN|

#armed-robbery #children-missing #fugitive

crime6 months ago•2 min saved

New Zealand Fugitive Father and Children Spotted in Wilderness and Rural Town

A New Zealand father who disappeared with his three children in 2021 was likely seen on CCTV during a store break-in, as police continue their search for the family, emphasizing the children's well-being after nearly four years in hiding.

via CBS News|

#cctv-footage #children #crime

crime6 months ago•5 min saved

Fugitive Father Hiding in Wilderness with Kids Spotted in New Footage

A fugitive father, Tom Phillips, on the run with his three children since 2021, was captured on CCTV breaking into a rural New Zealand store, raising concerns about their well-being as authorities investigate his activities and whereabouts.

via AOL.com|

#burglary #children #crime

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Family Pleads with Fugitive Dad to Return from Wilderness

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.

via BBC|

#family-plea #fugitive #missing-children