Tag

Fugitive

All articles tagged with #fugitive

crime11 days ago•3 min saved

Detroit murder fugitive arrested in Panama after 30-year manhunt

A Detroit man who fled after a 1993 murder for more than 30 years was finally arrested in Panama City, Panama. Richard Werstine, who used multiple aliases, was tracked by the U.S. Marshals Service and captured with the help of Panamanian authorities; fingerprint analysis confirmed his identity and he admitted to the 1993 killing of Rodney Barger. The arrest ends a decades-long chase that included a 1999 shooting incident in Flagstaff, Arizona.

via NBC News|

#crime #detroit #fugitive

local1 month ago•34 min saved

Florida Arrest: FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Nabbed After $1 Million Reward

A fugitive listed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list was captured in Florida, just one day after the FBI announced a $1 million reward for his arrest.

via WPEC|

#fbi #florida #fugitive

crime2 months ago•5 min saved

Siblings Charged Over MacDill Bomb Plot

Federal prosecutors indicted siblings Alen Zheng and Ann Mary Zheng in connection with an improvised explosive device found near MacDill Air Force Base. Alen allegedly planted the device and placed a 911 call; Ann Mary is charged with evidence tampering and being an accessory after the fact after helping him flee to China. The car used to transport the device was sold, traces of explosives were found in it and at the home, and the device was sent to Huntsville for testing. Alen is believed to be in China and extradition is being pursued on a case-by-case basis.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#crime #explosives #extradition

crime4 months 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

crime4 months 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

crime6 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

crime7 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

crime7 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

world8 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

world8 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

crime8 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

crime8 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

world8 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

world8 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

world8 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