Subject:

Kidnapping

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Eight-year-old abducted from Castle Pine Safeway? Don't worry -- it was only a test

    Yesterday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call about a missing child: An eight-year-old had been abducted from the Safeway on 560 Castle Pines Parkway. Patrol deputies and detectives promptly retrieved a video of the abduction from a Safeway surveillance camera, and both the vict ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2012

    Another pig heist, this time at Williams & Graham

    Remember the pig heist of 2011, when a coalition of misfits from the Squeaky Bean swindled the prize pig mascot from Euclid Hall, who then returned the favor? That was all in good fun, but there seems to be something sinister in the recent pig-napping from Williams & Graham, the new speakeasy in Hig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Adam Bradley, co-writer of Common's memoir, says book addresses White House controversy

    ​Common's memoir, One Day It'll All Make Sense, begins rather dramatically. The prologue reads: "When I was eighteen months old, my mother and I were kidnapped at gunpoint. My father held the gun. At least that's one side of the story." Common, with help from co-author Adam Bradley, a Univers ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    William Lornes: Cherry Creek mall kidnapping suspect now accused of 1st degree murder

    Big pic below.​Update: Earlier, we noted that William Lornes, 24, was being held for car theft but wondered if accusations related to a Cherry Creek Shopping Center kidnapping were on the way. Instead, such charges have been preceded by a first-degree murder beef linked to the homicide of Gera ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2010

    Hector Paez: Cop jailed for allegedly making woman perform sex act to avoid going to jail

    Large photo below.​Denver cop Hector Paez allegedly made a woman he'd arrested an unpleasant offer: perform a sex act on him or go to jail. She presumably chose the former -- and as a result, he's experiencing the latter. He's been booked on a series of charges, including sexual assault. Page ... More >>

  • News

    August 26, 2010

    Asylum Denied: Only a fraction of Mexicans get U.S. asylum

    Large photo below.​Denver cop Hector Paez allegedly made a woman he'd arrested an unpleasant offer: perform a sex act on him or go to jail. She presumably chose the former -- and as a result, he's experiencing the latter. He's been booked on a series of charges, including sexual assault. Page ... More >>

  • News

    August 12, 2010

    Inside America's kidnapping capital of Phoenix, Arizona

    Large photo below.​Denver cop Hector Paez allegedly made a woman he'd arrested an unpleasant offer: perform a sex act on him or go to jail. She presumably chose the former -- and as a result, he's experiencing the latter. He's been booked on a series of charges, including sexual assault. Page ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2010

    Michael Tesman: No kidnapping charge in case of text-message-aided bust

    Michael Tesman.​A week ago today, Michael Tesman was arrested in what a Douglas County Sheriff's Office release described as a second-degree kidnapping. Authorities reportedly coordinated the bust with help from Tesman's alleged victim -- his ex-wife, whose text messages about her location wer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2010

    Michael Tesman: Text messaging victim, stun gun help lead to alleged kidnapper's arrest

    Michael Tesman.​The arrest of Michael Tesman on charges of second-degree kidnapping came together like the law-enforcement equivalent of aligning planets. Credit goes to the reported victim, Tesman's ex-wife, who was able to text message her son about the situation, plus a helpful bartender a ... More >>

  • Music

    July 22, 2010

    The Silver Cord explores the dark side of humanity

    Michael Tesman.​The arrest of Michael Tesman on charges of second-degree kidnapping came together like the law-enforcement equivalent of aligning planets. Credit goes to the reported victim, Tesman's ex-wife, who was able to text message her son about the situation, plus a helpful bartender a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2010

    Boulder named best place to raise abducted children (by The Onion): City fans ambivalent

    Boulder: Best place to raise those stolen kids!​Boulder tends to win a lot of "Best place to..." awards, and now it's racked up a new honor: The city's been named the best place to raise abducted children by American Living magazine. Never heard of that publication? That's because the whole th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2010

    Leo Garcia: Did he kidnap his grandson, Matthew Garcia?

    Leo Garcia.​Kidnappings of the child-custody variety are all too common these days. But they don't often involve disagreements between grandparents. That seems to be what's happening in the case of Matthew Garcia, eight, whose grandfather, Leo Garcia, is suspected of taking him. Look below to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2010

    Joseph Scott Carter arrested in Boulder County kidnapping by rifle point

    Click to enlarge.​Yesterday, we told you about a weekend kidnapping near Peak to Peak Highway -- the third assault on Boulder County nature lovers in June. Hours later, following the release of a suspect sketch, authorities came upon Joseph Scott Carter, a local transient who's been arrested a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    Christopher Hanson, Jesse Rodriguez busted in alleged murder-for-hire plot

    Christopher Hanson.​If the Weld County Sheriff's Office is correct, Christopher Hanson, 21, has been a busy -- and bad -- man. He was already in custody on kidnapping and sexual assault beefs. But now, he's also suspected in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the more recent arrest of Jesse R ... More >>

  • News

    June 17, 2010

    A cunning American boy becomes a Mexican cartel soldier and East L.A. executioner

    Christopher Hanson.​If the Weld County Sheriff's Office is correct, Christopher Hanson, 21, has been a busy -- and bad -- man. He was already in custody on kidnapping and sexual assault beefs. But now, he's also suspected in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the more recent arrest of Jesse R ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2010

    Eddie Archer, potential kidnapper, stars in most dysfunctional 911 recording ever

    Eddie Archer doesn't sound like a prize.​Westminster police are still looking for Eddie Archer, 22, who yesterday was involved in an incident that may or may not have been a kidnapping -- but most definitely wasn't an advertisement for a happy relationship. As proof, check out an extended 911 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    Joshua Newton, CU student, suspected of kidnapping, sexual assault in dorm

    Joshua Newton allegedly needs some serious lessons about how to treat a lady.​No doubt the parents of CU students who live on campus will be alarmed when they hear about the arrest early this morning of a man being investigated for kidnapping, sexual assault and other crimes. But CU-Boulder Po ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    Medical-marijuana-related crime is a problem, and could be worse than cops know, says drug-task-force commander

    Lt. Jerry Schiager says claims that medical marijuana hasn't increased crime aren't quite accurate.​Among those speaking about medical marijuana at last night's Fort Collins City Council meeting was Fort Collins Police Department Lt. Jerry Schiager, commander of the Northern Colorado Drug Task ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2009

    Text this: Kidnapping foiled by stealthy thumb work

    A Flickr photo"I've been kidnapped. Not LOL. Not :)"​ Face the facts: Texting in cars can be a pain in the ass when it's done by drivers who pay more attention to remembering how many times to press the "3" button to get the letter "e" than they do to staying in their lane. But in the case of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2009

    Sita Sings the Blues brings personal eccentricities to animation

    An image from Nina Paley's "Sita Sings the Blues." Full-length animated films have traditionally been very expensive to make, requiring teams of artists working over a long period of time. As a result, the medium's became the near-exclusive province of powerful studios with deep pockets but a box-o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 5, 2009

    Yorvit Torrealba kidnapping drama puts Rockies' woes in perspective

    Yorvit Torrealba as he appeared on the cover of the October 15, 2007 Rocky Mountain News, during much happier times. The kidnapping and subsequent safe return in Venezuela of Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba's eleven-year-old son and brother-in-law certainly makes matters like the firing of manager ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 14, 2009

    Love conquers all, even the dated script of Paragon's Bus Stop

    Yorvit Torrealba as he appeared on the cover of the October 15, 2007 Rocky Mountain News, during much happier times. The kidnapping and subsequent safe return in Venezuela of Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba's eleven-year-old son and brother-in-law certainly makes matters like the firing of manager ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2009

    Colorado Crimes: Report of attempted child abduction in Boulder

    View Larger Map Boulder Police are investigating reports of an attempted child abduction at Mesa Elementary School, 1575 Lehigh St., seen in the graphic above (if you have problem seeing the image, click "View Larger Map"). Get the details after the jump.

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2008

    A kidnapping word to the wise

    View Larger Map Boulder Police are investigating reports of an attempted child abduction at Mesa Elementary School, 1575 Lehigh St., seen in the graphic above (if you have problem seeing the image, click "View Larger Map"). Get the details after the jump.

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2008

    Rattlesnake Murder Plot Acquittal

    View Larger Map Boulder Police are investigating reports of an attempted child abduction at Mesa Elementary School, 1575 Lehigh St., seen in the graphic above (if you have problem seeing the image, click "View Larger Map"). Get the details after the jump.

  • News

    November 29, 2007

    Playing Their Hand

    Two would-be hit men strike a deal in Jeffco.

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2007

    Snake Murder Conspirators Cut Deals

    Two would-be hit men strike a deal in Jeffco.

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2007

    Another Deal

    Two would-be hit men strike a deal in Jeffco.

  • Film

    November 23, 2006

    Unknown

    Starz FilmCenter in the Tivoli

  • News

    August 31, 2006

    Follow That Story

    Two years later, a sentence for an Aurora rape case.

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2006

    More Messages: The Write Stuff

    Two years later, a sentence for an Aurora rape case.

  • Film

    June 22, 2006

    Deep Doo-doo

    The only thing this heist movie steals is your time and money.

  • Film

    July 1, 2004

    A Ransom for Redford

    The actor stars in Pieter Jan Brugge's surprisingly smart The Clearing.

  • News

    July 26, 2001

    What a Circus!

    In the center ring, now and forever: JonBenét Ramsey.

  • News

    June 21, 2001

    Shades of Black

    Defense attorneys fight to save their clients by comparing them to current residents of death row.

  • News

    May 10, 2001

    Home Alone

    On Mother's Day, Constance Rolon will be waiting for her son. Waiting for answers.

  • Film

    December 7, 2000

    Held Hostage

    Proof of Life kidnaps the audience, then slowly tortures it to death.

  • Film

    August 17, 2000

    Raging Waters

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

  • Film

    September 24, 1998

    Chan Still the Man

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

  • Film

    March 5, 1998

    Worth the Ransom

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

  • Film

    February 12, 1998

    Unconventional Wisdom

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

  • News

    November 6, 1997

    Off Limits

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

  • Film

    October 2, 1997

    Murder to Sit Through

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

  • Film

    September 4, 1997

    Can't Carry It Off

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

  • Film

    May 1, 1997

    Why Spy?

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

  • Film

    November 14, 1996

    Drawn by a Magnate

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

  • Film

    March 14, 1996

    Corn and Callousness

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

  • Film

    February 22, 1996

    Wish They Weren't Here

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

  • Film

    March 16, 1994

    SUBURBIA HELD HOSTAGE

    Inspired by Patty Hearst, Cecil B. Demented rails against the dying of the cinema.

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