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Cellmate Claims Madeleine McCann Suspect Confessed to 'Abducting Child' in Portugal During Burglary Spree
Christian Brueckner, prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, allegedly confessed to abducting a child in Portugal, a former cellmate claims.
A 13-Year-Old Missouri Girl Argued with Her Mom About Dishes and Went on a Walk to Calm Down. She Never Returned.
A 13-year-old girl who went for a walk to deal with her bipolar and ADD to calm down never returned after leaving her Missouri home. She's still missing.
An Ohio Man Called 911 to Report His Girlfriend's 3-Year-Old Daughter Missing. He's Now Accused of Her Murder.
An Ohio man who called 911 to report his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter missing has been charged with her murder, police said.
Tiny Terror: 8-Year-Old Ohio Girl Hits the Road — and a Mailbox — in Mom's SUV While on Quest for Target Deals
An 8-year-old Ohio girl took her mom's SUV for a 13-mile drive to a Target store, but police said she was safely found in the parking lot.
Kansas Girl Still Missing After Vanishing Days Before NYC Terrorist Attack: 'I Want the World to Remember My Niece Like They Remember 9/11'
A child in Kansas went missing from her home days before Sept. 11, 2001. But, once the terrorist attacks happened, her case fell out of the headlines.
A Mississippi Toddler Playing Outside Her Home Vanished Nearly One Decade Ago — 'Just Bring Her Home Please,' Mom Pleads
Myra Lewis, a toddler in Mississippi, seemingly vanished from her home years ago. Police continue to search for the missing toddler and ask for help.
8 Devastating Minutes: The Texas Kidnapping and Murder That Inspired the AMBER Alert System
Amber Hagerman was kidnapped and murdered in Texas in 1996. Her killing spurred the creation of the AMBER Alert system to help find abducted children.
An 11-Year-Old Girl in Illinois Vanished in 1996. The Man Believed to Have Answers About Her Fate Is Dead.
Trudy Appleby, who was 11 when she vanished in Illinois in 1996, is still missing 28 years later. The man believed to have last seen her is dead.
A Washington Teen Told Her Mom She'd Walk Home From School But Never Returned. Was She the Victim of a Notorious Serial Killer?
Jamie Grissim was set to return from her school in Washington but never returned. Decades later, she is still missing but might have been murdered by a serial killer.
News Chopper Finds 'Missing' Brooklyn Boy Playing Hooky in Surprise Location After He Vanishes on Way to School
A ‘missing’ Brooklyn boy was found on his roof by a news helicopter and police said he was skipping school, not in danger.
A Pennsylvania Woman Emptied Her Husband's Bank Accounts. Then, She Killed Him With Her Heart Medication.
A woman in Pennsylvania will spend life in prison after she fatally poisoned her husband using her own heart medication and draining his bank accounts.
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Search for Missing 6-Year-Old Michigan Boy Ends in Tragedy After He and Dad Found Dead
A Michigan father and his missing 6-year-old son were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide, authorities said.
Minnesota Teen Disappeared While Waiting in Car For Dad to Return From Inside Store — 'You Don't Expect Them to Vanish'
A teen in Minnesota was waiting in the car for her dad in 1989. When he returned, the girl was gone. Police still don't know what happened in the case.
Jaycee Dugard: Inside Her 18-Years in Captivity, Incredible Rescue and How She Healed (FPD CASE VAULT)
For 18 years, Jaycee Dugard was held captive by Phillip Garrido and we have some of her untold story of her captivity, rescue and how she healed.
Indiana Man Arrested in Connection with 3-Month-Old Infant Son Found Stuffed in Sealed Bucket
A 3-month-old Indiana boy was found dead in a sealed bucket after his mother was attacked and the father arrested, police said.
A Tennessee Woman Suddenly Disappeared with Her 2-Year-Old Daughter Two Decades Ago. They're Still Missing.
A Tennessee mother and her 2-year-old daughter who went missing in 2004 are still missing 20 years later. Mystery surrounds their disappearance.
A 13-Year-Old Nashville Girl Headed to the Bus Stop Like Any Other Day. But This Time, She Never Came Home.
Tabitha Tuders, a 13-year-old girl who went missing after heading to the bus stop blocks from her home is still missing 19 years later. She has not been found.
A 16-Year-Old Homecoming Princess Went Missing While on a Jog. Nearly 26 Years Later, She Hasn't Been Found.
Tera Smith, a 16-year-old homecoming princess who went missing on a jog in August 1998, still has not been found.
A U.S. Navy Sailor on Active Duty Left His Hawaii Home with His Sons in 2002. They Haven't Been Seen Since.
A U.S. Navy sailor and his two kids went missing in 2002 from Hawaii and haven't been seen since. Family is still hopeful that their disappearance will be solved.
'Absolute Monster' Accused of Using Saw to Dismember 14-Year-Old Trans Girl He Met on Dating App
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after police say he killed a missing 14-year-old trans girl whose remains were found in a park.
The Oregon Boy Who Vanished from School and the Desperate Search to Find Him (FPD CASE VAULT)
Kyron Horman went missing from his Oregon school in 2010, and has not been seen search. Police continue to investigate as some suspect the stepmom or his abduction.
'These Children Are Not Forgotten': Marshals Recover 200 Missing and Endangered Children Across the U.S.
The U.S. Marshals Service announced a recent operation rescued 200 missing and endangered children throughout the country.
A Michigan 6-Year-Old Girl Sat on a Bench While Her Sibling Played. Minutes Later, She Vanished and Hasn't Been Seen Since.
A 6-year-old girl, Brittney Beers, sat alone while her siblings played as she waited for her mom to return home. Then she vanished without a trace.
Kinky Clown Unmasked: How John Wayne Gacy Lured Innocents Into a Terrifying Den of Despair (FPD CASE VAULT)
John Wayne Gacy lured innocent boys and young men into an awful den of despair, killing at least 33 during a six-year wave of terror in the 1970s.
A 10-Year-Old Boy Set Off on His Bike to Help a Neighbor Mow Their Lawn in 1993. He Was Never Seen Again.
George Burdynski, 10, went missing in 1993 after taking off on his bicycle to help a neighbor mow their lawn. He was never seen again.
From Maura Murray to the Lindbergh Baby: The Top 6 Most Baffling Missing Persons Cases
Here are some of the most famous missing person cases from people who seemed to vanish. There are numerous theories about what happened to each of them.
A 2-Year-Old Indiana Girl's Body Was Found in a River. Her Dad Will Now Spend Decades in Prison for Her Death.
A search for a missing toddler in Indiana ended four days after she was last seen alive with her father. Now he is going to prison for her murder.
A 6-Year-Old Girl Vanished While Catching Fireflies at a Little League Game. She's Still Missing 29 Years Later.
In 1995, Morgan Nick disappeared in Arkansas. Police looked for the missing girl right away, but the search continues nearly three decades later.
A 4-Year-Old Boy Vanished from Home After His Aunt Fell Asleep. No One Knows What Happened to Him Next.
Tristen Myers, who was 4 when he vanished from his North Carolina, is still missing over two decades later. Investigators aren't giving up on finding him.
Oklahoma Man Accused of Killing 17-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Early Last Year: Police
Oklahoma teen reported missing in 2023. Now, police say a man has been charged in connection with his death.
Washington Mother Stabbed Her 4-Year-Old Son 41 Times Before Dumping His Body on Side of Highway: Police
Washington mother accused of stabbing her 4-year-old son 41 times before then dumping his body on the side of highway.
Divorce Drama: Sabrina Allen Smuggled Away By Her Mother (FPD CASE VAULT)
Sabrina Allen was kidnapped by her own mother during a bitter divorce and taken to Mexico, where she was kept hidden for many years.
'Justice Was Finally Served': Man Who Raped, Murdered 5-Year-Old Georgia Girl Sentenced to Death
Man sentenced to death for the murder of a 5-year-old girl who vanished from her home in Georgia, officials said.
A Missouri Boy Vanished While Riding His Bike in 1991. Police Believe There May Be a Link to the Case and His Sister’s Brutal Murder.
An 11-year-old boy's bike was found in a bean field. 32 years later, police said there may be a connection with his sister's brutal murder.
Haunting History: Colorado Home Where JonBenét Ramsey Murdered Off Market After Sixth Failed Sales Attempt
The infamous house where JonBenet Ramsey was killed was taken off the market, after failing to find a buyer for the sixth time.
Hawaiian Couple Accused of Killing Their 6-Year-Old Adopted Daughter Facing Trial
The adoptive parents of a 6-year-old girl accused of her murder after the child was reported missing in September 2021 are expected to go on trial this year.
‘We Didn’t Ask for This Battle’: The Murder of a 10-year-old Girl Continues to Baffle a Washington Town
Lindsey Baum went missing in 2009 and her remains were found years later. There have been persons of interest, but police have yet to make an arrest.
Florida Father Accused of Kidnapping Daughter, Murdering Her Mother: Cops
Florida man accused of kidnapping his 8-year-old daughter after he killed her mother.
Washington Father of Kidnapped 1-Month-Old Baby Arrested After Boy Found Dead in Park: Officials
A 1-month-old baby was found dead in a park after allegedly being kidnapped. Now, police say his father has been arrested.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Fatally Stabbing Her 10-Year-Old Sister, Dumping Body in Backyard: Cops
Woman in North Carolina has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed her 10-year-old sister to death, police said.
Philly Mom, Boyfriend Accused of Murder After Telling Family Her Still-Missing Son, 4, Killed by Car: Cops
A 4-year-old boy is still missing, but police say his mother and her boyfriend have been charged with his murder.
‘World of Warcraft' Leads Cops to Florida Man Accused of Hiding Underage Ohio Girl He Met Playing Game Online: Cops
Man in Florida accused of driving to Ohio to pick up teen girl he met online with plans of hiding her in his home until he married her.
Missing 11-Year-Old Indiana Girl Found Safe in Wisconsin, Three Suspects in Custody: Officials
Missing Indiana girl found safe in Wisconsin, police announce arrest of three suspects.
North Carolina 16-Year-Old Girl Found Under Trap Door in Home of Kentucky Man She Met Online: Police
A missing North Carolina teen girl was found under trap door in the home of a Kentucky man she met online, police said.
One Year Later: Cops Continue Search for North Carolina Girl Who Went Missing After Getting Off School Bus
It's been over a year since North Carolina girl Madeline Cojocari went missing after school, and police continue to try to determine what happened to her.
Delaware Man Accused of Kidnapping 11-Year-Old New Jersey Girl He Met Playing Roblox on Online Gaming Platform
A Delaware man has been accused of meeting an 11-year-old girl online while playing Roblox and then kidnapping her.
An 11-Year-Old Caught in the Middle of a Custody Dispute Vanished. Decades Later, a Newly Discovered Bullet Could Crack the Case.
In 2000, an 11-year-old girl in West Virginia was caught in the middle of a custody dispute. She vanished with her mom and they haven't been seen since.
Tennessee Grandmother and Grandson Found Murdered Days Apart: Police
A missing 15-year-old Tennessee boy's body was found just says after his grandmother was found fatally shot, police said.
FBI Raided Alicia Navarro’s Montana Apartment, ‘Cuffed’ Man as She Appeared to Be Crying: Neighbor
A source is saying FBI agents raided Alicia Navarro's Montana apartment and 'cuffed' a man as she appeared to be crying.An Autistic Arizona Teenager Went Missing Without a Trace in 2019. She Just Walked Into a Montana Police Station Apologetic and Healthy.
A missing Arizona teen safely walked into a Montana police station this week after nearly four years since her disappearance, police said.