Sisters found dead, officials seek dad

Three sisters missing in Washington state have been found dead, and officials are seeking their dad, Travis Decker, who is suspected in their kidnapping and murder. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.

• Jun 4
• 02:20

3 missing girls found dead, father suspected

The bodies of three missing girls were found in Washington. Their father, 32-year-old Travis Decker, is suspected of killing them. The search continues for Decker, who is wanted for three counts of murder and kidnapping, police said.

• Jun 4
• 00:30

Who Took Our Dad? The Abduction of Ray Wright

A family man abruptly vanishes. Police tie his disappearance to a monstrous plot for revenge. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.

• Feb 3, 2024
• 40:41

New search launched 18 years after U.K. toddler vanished in Portugal

Madeleine McCann vanished from her family's vacation home in Portugal almost two decades ago. A new search is underway near a cottage previously used by the sole suspect.

• Jun 3

Sneak peek: The Kidnapping of Michelle and Breea Renee

ENCORE: A mother is forced to rob a bank to save her daughter’s life, then her abductor falsely claims the mother was in on the crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports Saturday, May 24 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

• May 20
• 03:29

Two indicted in NYC crypto torture case

Two cryptocurrency investors have been indicted in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist in New York City. The disturbing case comes on the heels of a series of kidnappings targeting crypto magnates in Europe.

• May 31
• 03:15

What we know about the bitcoin torture case in New York City

The investigation into the bitcoin torture case in New York City has revealed gruesome details about the alleged kidnapping and beating of an Italian man.

• May 30

NYPD investigating officers in kidnapping case

New York City police are investigating two of their detectives in the Bitcoin kidnapping case. CBS News New York reporter Doug Williams has the latest.

• May 30
• 01:46

Alleged crypto kidnapping scheme

New York City police arrested a second person in connection with an apparent kidnapping scheme involving cryptocurrency worth millions. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.

• May 28
• 02:02

Kidnapping victim forced to rob bank falsely painted as a criminal in court

Three masked gunmen break into California bank manager Michelle Renee's home and hold her and her young daughter hostage before forcing her to rob her own bank. But in court, the defense would try to pin the plot on the victim.

• May 25

A mother is kidnapped and forced to rob a bank to save her daughter's life

At his trial, Michelle Renee's abductor falsely claimed she had masterminded the plot and that they previously had an affair.

• May 25

NYPD: Crypto investor charged in kidnapping, torture of tourist

Two people were arrested in New York City on Friday in connection with the kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist, authorities said.

• May 24

8 found guilty of Kim Kardashian jewelry heist in Paris; 2 acquitted

Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.

• May 23

Man kidnaps family for 6 months, claiming cartel was targeting them

He allegedly told police he lied to the family about needing to protect them from a nonexistent "cartel," according to the police affidavit.

• May 20

Kim Kardashian takes stand in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery

Kim Kardashian took the witness stand at the Paris trial of 10 people who stand accused over a 2016 robbery in the French capital during which she was held at gunpoint.

• May 13

Mother who sold 6-year-old daughter to traditional healer is convicted

A South African woman has been convicted of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter. The girl remains missing.

• May 2

Students accused in lacrosse hazing turn themselves in

Eleven students suspected of carrying out a hazing scheme in upstate New York were given 48 hours to turn themselves in to authorities.

• May 1

High schoolers could face felonies over hazing

A group of high school lacrosse players accused of staging an extreme hazing ritual are facing an ultimatum. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.

• Apr 30
• 02:52

Soccer player's wife, 5-year-old child kidnapped as he hid under bed

The incident occurred amid a state of emergency declared 10 days ago by the government in nine areas of the country.

• Apr 25

Soccer player's wife, 5-year-old child rescued after being kidnapped

The kidnappers demanded $500,000 for the release of the wife and son but the family refused to pay, police said.

• Apr 25

U.S. pastor abducted in South Africa rescued in shootout, authorities say

Josh Sullivan, a U.S. pastor kidnapped at gunpoint while delivering a sermon in his church in South Africa Thursday evening has been rescued in a shootout that left three suspects dead, authorities say.

• Apr 17

Pastor abducted at gunpoint while delivering sermon

Pastor Josh Sullivan was holding a prayer meeting with about 30 people, including his wife and six children, when the gunmen entered the church, his colleague said.

• Apr 12

"Freddy Kruegers" and "Peaky Blinders": The mafias terrorizing Ecuador

A flood of cocaine from Colombia and Peru through Ecuadoran ports has created a plethora of mafias with striking names and ferocious reputations.

• Apr 10

How a 12-year-old girl who escaped a serial killer likely saved other lives

In 1994, Becky Savarese was walking to school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, when Lewis Lent tried to abduct her. He was arrested and later confessed to killing at least two other children, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood.

• Mar 16

Grim details emerge after man says he was held captive for 20 years

The man, now 32, told authorities his confinement began when he was about 11 years old. He said he was locked in a room nearly all day and night and given limited food and water.

• Mar 14

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