William Ben Ownby & Shawn Hornbeck FOUND ALIVE (Suspect: Michael J. Devlin Arrested)
Breaking News … William Ben Ownby who was earlier this week was kidnapped has been found alive.
Amber Alert Issues for 13-year-old boy William “Ben” Ownby in Missouri
Authorities in Missouri have issued an Amber Alert for 13 year old William Ownby. It is believed that William Ownby while walking home from school after getting off a school bus was pushed into a white compact pick-up truck.
Police said William got off the school bus Monday afternoon and was walking home when a witness saw him being pushed into a white compact pickup truck. Investigators said the pickup is possibly a Nissan or Chevrolet S-10 with a camper shell. The pickup had large rust spots. The pickup truck was last seen heading eastbound on U.S. Highway 50.
Beaufort, where William was last seen, is about 40 miles west of St. Louis. (The Pittsburgh Channel)
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children poster (printable)
Description:
- William “Ben” Ownby, 13 years of age
- He was taken at Buth Lane and Wild Rose Lane in Beaufort at 3:30 P.M. yesterday
- 4 feet 11 inches tall
- white male
- brown hair
- blue eyes
- He was last seen wearing glasses, a Rams hooded windbreaker and blue jeans.
- The boy had a black backpack with him
- We have no suspect information available at this time.
- The vehicle may be a white compact truck with a camper shell possibly a Nissan or Chevrolet S-10. It was last seen headed east on U.S. Highway 50 from Beautfort.
Anyone with information please call the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department at 636-583-2560 or dial 911
UPDATE: William Ownby, Teen Kidnapped in Missouri
It was a normal school day for 13-year-old William “Ben” Ownby. At around 3:30p.m he got off his school bus and started to walk home. However, that’s when police say he was pushed into a white compact pickup truck and he hasn’t been seen since.
The vehicle is described as a Nissan or Chevrolet compact pickup with a camper shell and large rust spots on it. The truck was last seen Eastbound on Highway 50 from Beaufort, Mo.
Ben was last seen wearing a St. Louis Rams windbreaker and blue jeans. He also wears glasses. (Americas Most Wanted)
Despite hundreds of leads police and FBI still search for missing 13 year old William Ownby.
BEAUFORT, Mo. — Authorities on Wednesday were pursuing more than 220 leads in their effort to find 13-year-old Ben Ownby, two days after the boy disappeared and was feared abducted after getting of a school bus near his rural eastern Missouri home. (Kansas City Channel)
As authorities search for a white pick up truck, William Ownby’s father Ben pleads for whoever kidnapped his some to just let him go and do the right thing.
“We’d like to get our son back,” Ownby said. He asked anyone who might be holding the boy to do the right thing.
“Drop him off somewhere where he can make a phone call,” Ownby said.
Police have checked William Ownby’s computer to see if it was possible that he may have met his abductor on the internet. The results came back negative as it appeared Ownby rarely went on-line. Authorities are in the process of creating a sketch of the abductor. They are also looking in to all sex offenders registered in the area
The main focus in on locating the white pick-up that seems to have very distinctive characteristics, even though the area probably has numerous white trucks.
Toelke asked that residents in the region keep an eye out for the white pickup. It had the word “Nissan” written in black letters on the back, but authorities weren’t certain it was a Nissan.
Toelke said the pickup had dents and rust and lacked hubcaps. The camper shell had one continuous window along the sides, with what appeared to be a ladder rack on top. (The Kansas City Channel)
Allison Lee Quets Arrested in Canada, Twins Tyler Lee and Holly Ann Needham Found Safe
Allison Lee Quets, the biological mother accused of kidnapping Tyler Lee and Holly Ann Needham from their adoptive parents in NC was arrested in Canada. Both Tyler Lee and Holly Ann are reported as being found safe and are now in the custody of Canadian Social Services.
Allison Lee Quets, 49, and the twins were found Friday night when police in Ottawa, Canada, acted on a tip, the FBI said in a statement early Saturday. The toddlers, Tyler Lee and Holly Ann Needham, were placed in the custody of Canadian Social Services.
Quets could face federal charges of international parental kidnapping. (WTOP)
Missing 17-month-old Twins Tyler Lee and Holly Ann Needham believed Taken to Canada by Allison Lee Quets
17 month old Tyler and Holly Needham kidnapped by their biological mother, Allison Lee Quets during a Christmas visitation are now believed to to in Canada. According to investigators Allison Lee Quets crossed the Canadian border with the twins on December 23, 2006.
Holly Ann Needham
The biological mother, Allison Lee Quets, 49, had visitation rights as part of a custody agreement, authorities said.
The custody order allowed her to take the children from their adoptive home for a brief visit Dec. 22-24, but authorities say she never returned them.
An investigation indicated that Quets had crossed the Canadian border with the twins on Dec. 23, the FBI said in a written statement Thursday.
Quets now faces federal charges of international parental kidnapping. A warrant was issued Wednesday, according to the statement. (Toronto Star)
Tyler Lee Needham
The 17 month old twins, Tyler Lee Needham and Holly Ann Needham, were originally taken by their biological mother, 49 year old Allison Lee Quets.
The twins may be in a white Plymouth van with North Carolina plates LRJ-6644 or Florida plates E377HZ. (News 14)
Allison Lee Quets
FBI joins search for missing N.C. twins
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
BRYAN DOS SANTOS-GOMEZ Still Missing, Info on the Suspect
One months old Brayn Dos Santos Gomes is still missing. Although the identity of the suspect is not known yet, this is what the authorities do know.
She is Spanish speaking, 28 to 30 years old and drives a black late model SUV with peeling window tint.
- She already had a baby seat and diaper bag in the SUV.
- She was armed with a knife.
- From those facts the police have been able to infer certain things.
- The baby seat and diaper bag indicate a kidnapper prepared to abduct an infant, yet also care for the baby.
- The knife demonstrated a willingness to use force. — contrasting traits in a person police suspect may have suffered an emotional trauma of her own.
Christopher Wayne Luttrell Tells Media he Killed the Social Worker in Abduction of Saige Terrell
It would appear that Christopher Luttrell has admitted to the murder of social worker, Boni Frederick, when he and Renee Terrell kidnapped Saige Terrell. Luttrell also apologized to all that he hurt.
When asked if he killed social worker Boni Frederick, Luttrell replied, “Yes, ma’am,” according to Nevels and reporters who were present.
It may be a bit too late for apologies as these two are in a world of trouble.
Authorities allege the couple fled three days earlier after killing Frederick, 67, and abducting Terrell’s 10-month-old son, Saige. Frederick had taken the boy to Terrell’s home in Henderson for a visit.
The baby was found unharmed and has been returned to foster parents in Union County, Ky.
Federal prosecutors in Kentucky initially charged the couple with fleeing to avoid prosecution on kidnapping charges, but have dropped their charges so state authorities could prosecute the two on felony murder, kidnapping, robbery and theft charges, Nevels said. (Houston Chronicle)
Mother denies killing aide
HENDERSON, Ky. – A Henderson woman charged with kidnapping her 9-month-old child after killing a social service aide offered insight into the crimes Thursday but denied involvement in the killing.
During a 40-minute news conference at the Henderson County Detention Center, Renee Terrell, 33, answered a range of questions, refused to address others and generally painted herself as a victim rather than a suspect. (Evansville Courier Press)
Surveillance Video Shows Car Sought in the Disappearance of Saige Terrell
A surveillance tape from a gas station in Smithboro has recorded the vehicle wanted in the AMBER ALERT and the case of missing 10 month old Saige Terrell. Also a credit card purchase indicates that those wanted, Renee Terrell and Renee Terrell’s boyfriend, Christopher Wayne Luttrell were at this location.
Police said they believe Renee Terrell, the baby and Luttrell left in Frederick’s 2000 white Daewoo Nubira station wagon, which had Kentucky license plate 675-DRV.
Amber Alerts were issued for the baby in Indiana and Kentucky. The Indiana alert was issued because Renee Terrell has relatives in that state.
Smithboro is about 50 miles northeast of St. Louis.
Arrest warrants charging Renee Terrell with kidnapping and Luttrell with probation violation have been issued in Kentucky. (The Indy Channel)
Amber Alert in Kentucky for Missing 10 Month old Baby Boy Saige Terrell
An Amber Alert has been issued for 10 month old Saige Terell. Police are searching for 
Saige Terrell, his mother, Renee Terrell and her boyfriend, Christopher Wayne Lutrell. The mother is accused of abducting her son Saige Terrell. Renee Terrell is also a suspect in the murder of a social worker. Police believe that Saige Terrell is in extreme danger an that his mother and boyfriend could be headed from KY to Indiana. The car they are driving is said to be a 2000 Daewoo Nubira four-door station wagon. It has a Kentucky license plate, 675 DRV.
A nationwide search is underway for a Kentucky mother, her boyfriend and her ten-month-old son. Police issued an amber alert Monday night after they say the mother abducted her child. She’s also suspected of killing a social worker. Police say the baby boy, Saige Terrell, is in extreme danger, and they believe he and his mother could be headed from Kentucky into Indiana. That’s why amber alert signs are encouraging drivers across our highways to be on the lookout. Police were called Monday night after a social worker, 67-year-old Boni Frederick, didn’t return to work after taking the 10-month-old boy to a non-custodial visit with his mother. They found the social worker dead inside a Henderson, Kentucky home. Police suspect the mother, 33-year-old Renee Terrell, of killing the woman. (WTHR 13)
Description of 10 month old Saige Terrell:
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SAIGE R. TERRELL
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White Male
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10 Months Old
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2 feet 3 inches tall
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19lbs
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BROWN hair
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BROWN eyes. Additional information: DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED, SCRATCH ON RIGHT FACE, RUG BURN ON BACK OF NECK Clothing description:
Description of two Suspects:
RENEE TERRELL
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White Female
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33 years old
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5 feet 05 inches tall
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240 lbs
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BROWN hair
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BROWN eyes
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Additional information: WEARS GLASSES
CHRISTOPHER WAYNE LUTTRELL
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White Male
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23 years old
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6 feet 02 inches tall
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150 lbs
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BLUE eyes
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Additional information: TATTOOS ON ARMS
Police say if you see the vehicle or the suspects, don’t approach them but call police. They ask that you call 1-888-58-AMBER State social worker murdered
Authorities are searching for a 33-year-old Henderson woman who they are calling a suspect in the Monday homicide of an employee with the state’s social services agency. (The Gleaner)
UPDATE: (10/17/06) Southern Illinois Becomes Focal Point in Search for Homicide
The search for a missing child and a Kentucky homicide suspect has moved to Illinois following a possible sighting in Smithboro in rural Bond County. An Amber Alert message from State Police indicates the homicide victims credit card was used to purchase gasoline. (WJBD 1350AM)
Juan Miguel Medrano Arrested for Holding Step teenage daughter captive
Juan Miguel Medrano has been arrested found hiding in a closet of a relatives Brownsville trailer. Medrano was being sought for the unlawful restraint and abandonment of his 14 year old step daughter.
BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police arrested a man wanted for holding holding his 14-year-old stepdaughter captive for a month and a half.
They’d been searching for Juan Miguel Medrano for the past week.
He’s scheduled to be arraigned Monday morning on several charges, including aggravated sexual assault of a child and unlawful restraint. (News Channel 5)
UPDATE (10/10/06): Captive’s stepfather held without bond
October 10, 2006 — Bond has been denied for Juan Miguel Medrano Jr., a fugitive accused of holding his teenage stepdaughter captive for 45 days in his travel-trailer home on Thomas Street.
A disheveled Medrano, 54, appeared Monday morning before Brownsville Municipal Judge Phil A. Bellamy who arraigned him on one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child, one count of unlawful restraint/endangerment and one count of child abandonment. (Brownsville Herald)
Amber Alert Issued for 2 year old Edwin Sanchez Gonzales and Searching for Jorge Sanchez Aguilera
North Carolina Amber Alert issued for 2 year old Edwin Sanchez Gonzales. Edwin is 3 feet tall, weighs about 25 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and a diaper.
Edwin Sanchez Gonzales, 2, and Gonzales’ father, Jorge Sanchez Aguilera, in connection with the disappearance.
SILER CITY, N.C. — Authorities are investigating whether a sport utility vehicle found in Gaston County is the one that might have been carrying a 2-year-old who was taken from his Siler City home early Sunday.
An FBI spokesman told WRAL Sunday night that they are investigating whether the vehicle is the one Jorge Sanchez Aguilera, 29, was traveling in when he allegedly took his son, Edwin Sanchez Gonzales, at gunpoint during a home invasion robbery. (WRAL)
Aguilera is believed to be traveling in a 1998 burgundy Ford Expedition with possible North Carolina license plate numbers SWR-3253 or VRZ-3641. He might be headed to South Carolina, where he has relatives, authorities said.
AMBER Alert issued for missing boy
The Sheriff’s Office has released two possible license plate numbers – SWR-3253 and VRZ-3641.
Police say Aguileva, along with three other armed men, tied up the young boy’s mother, grandfather and a teenager with duct tape.
Aguileva is 29 years-old, 5’6″ tall, 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Edwin Gonzales is three-feet tall, 25 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and a diaper. (RDU News Carolina 14)
Anyone with information should call the Chatham County’s Sheriff’s Office at 919-542-2911
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