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Deesandy
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08-12-2003

Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 9:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Police in northern Georgia chased down and arrested a convicted sex offender Sunday who was wanted in the abduction of his roommate's 11-year-old son, authorities said.

Frederick Fretz, 42, was arrested by police in Cartersville, Georgia, shortly after 2 p.m., said Edwina Wood, a Cartersville police dispatch supervisor. Fretz is accused of kidnapping Adam Kirkirt after picking him up from elementary school Tuesday in Dunnellon, Florida.

Adam was found unhurt Friday when a sheriff's deputy in Bartow County, Georgia, spotted him on a freeway ramp near Cartersville -- about 40 miles northwest of Atlanta and more than 400 miles from Dunnellon, police said.

Cartersville police were called Sunday to a shopping center near the intersection of the town's main street and Interstate 75 to investigate a report of a man acting suspiciously, Wood said.

"He ran when he saw them, until our officers went after him and apprehended him," she said.

Capt. Dennis Strow, a spokesman for the Marion County Sheriff's Office in Ocala, Florida, said Fretz faces a federal kidnapping charge, plus two state counts -- a felony charge of failing to register as a sex offender and a misdemeanor charge of violating probation.

"Our prosecutors are scheduled to meet with federal prosecutors tomorrow to decide what would be the most appropriate court system to prosecute him," Strow said.

Fretz was convicted of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy in 1991 but was not registered as a sex offender in Florida, where he had been living with Adam Kirkirt and his father, Ivert Kirkirt.

Strow said Fretz met Ivert Kirkirt while they were both serving time in the county jail -- Fretz for domestic battery and possession of marijuana, Kirkirt for violating probation on an aggravated battery charge.

He said Fretz moved in with Kirkirt after his release. Kirkirt was under house arrest, and could leave the house only to go to work or church. Fretz typically drove him to and from work in addition to taking the boy to and from school.

Adam's mother asked Kirkirt to let the boy move in with him "a couple of weeks ago," Strow said, while his mother was facing eviction.

"Since all this happened, the boy is back in the custody of his mother," Strow said.

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 7:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Amber Alert Issued for 10 Year Old Indiana Girl
Posted: Thursday January 27 1:15 PM CT

The Crothersville Police Department and the Indiana State Police issued the Amber Alert on Thursday afternoon after it was determined that the girl was likely abducted from her school on Tuesday afternoon. Crothersville Indiana is about 40 miles north of Louisville Kentucky.

Kaylyn Collman, 10 yrs., white female, 4'6", 120 lbs. She has brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a red short sleeve shirt, black stretch pants with white stripes and a medium light blue winter jacket. Katlyn Collman was last seen at 4:20 pm on January 25th at Crothersville Community School, Crotersville, IN. and is believed to be in extreme danger.

The suspect is described as a tall white male, 5'8" tall - 6'0", very skinny, 18 to 20 years old, short dark hair, fair complexion.

The suspect vehicle is a white Ford F-150 pickup truck, late 80's or early 90's which was last seen in the Crothersville area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Crothersville Police Department at 1-888-58AMBER (888-582-6237) or dial 911.

Racsan
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04-09-2004

Friday, January 28, 2005 - 5:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Katlyn [pronounced Kate Lynn], also known as Katie, has a lazy right eye. Just wanted to add this info - could help somebody realize it is her. Sad that they had to wait almost 48 hours to issue this amber alert.

Racsan
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04-09-2004

Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 2:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The body of Katie has been found at 10am eastern this morning. Why oh why can't people leave these kids alone? If they are that desperate, why can't they at least pick on somebody their own size.

WHY?



Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 3:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Amber Alert Canceled for 10 Year Old Indiana Girl
Posted: Thursday January 27 1:15 PM CT
Updated: Sunday January 30 4:22 PM CT

The Crothersville Police Department and the Indiana State Police canceled the Amber Alert on Sunday afternoon after the girl's body was found near Seymour Indiana. Seymour is about 5 miles north of Crothersville. The suspect remains at large.


Deesandy
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08-12-2003

Monday, January 31, 2005 - 5:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
mber Alert Issued for 6 Year Old California Girl
Posted: Monday January 31 2:28 AM CT

The Rialto Police Department and the California Highway Patrol issued the Amber Alert after the child was abducted during a car jacking on Sunday night.

Akira Hernandez , 6 yrs., Hispanic female, 3', 45 lbs. with black hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink hat, black/white scarf, multi colored striped sweater and blue jeans.

There is no suspect information at this time.

The vehicle is a white 99 ford escort station wagon with California tag 4 NCT 041.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Rialto Police Department at 909-820-2550 or dial 911.

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 7:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Amber Alert Issued for 14 Year Old Georgia Girl
Posted: Saturday February 5 9:01 AM CT

The Macon Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued the Amber Alert on Friday night after the girl was apparently abducted from a home in Macon.

Keneralyn Radford, 14 yrs., bi-racial female, 4'8", 120 lbs. with brown eyes and a birth mark on her left eye.

Police are looking for Michael Dewitt Hightower, 39 yrs., black male.

The suspect vehicle is a 1997 white Chevrolet Lumina with a Georgia tag ASC3899.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Macon Police Department at 478-751-7501, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at 404-244-2600 or dial 911.


Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 12:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm praying for Keneralyn.

Have you noticed how many of these photos of the suspects are mug shots. That's never a good sign.

Kaili
Member

08-31-2000

Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 12:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Poor kids- this thread is so sad.

Kaili
Member

08-31-2000

Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 12:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey! Good news though!

Amber Alert Canceled for 14 Year Old Georgia Girl
Posted: Saturday February 5 9:01 AM CT
Posted: Sunday February 6 7:44 AM CT

The Macon Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation canceled the Amber Alert early Sunday morning after the girl was found safe in Kissimmee Florida. The suspect has been taken into custody.


Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 3:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
PTL!

Ladydewtel
Member

07-18-2002

Monday, February 14, 2005 - 5:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
is there such a thing as an amber alert for 91 year old grandparents that are missing? My grandfather has been missing since 7am today and we still have not found him and it is 730pm now. I have called the police and hospitals but no news yet. Anyone know of anything else that I can do? Please help I am very worried.

Hippyt
Member

06-15-2001

Monday, February 14, 2005 - 5:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What did the police say to you? Do you live nearby?
I know here,they will put out bulletins with photos on the news when a senior goes missing. Do you have a recent photo you could start making a flyer?
I'm really sorry to hear this,how scary for you.

Halfunit
Member

09-02-2001

Monday, February 14, 2005 - 5:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lady, does he suffer from dementia or any other medical condition that may make him confused? Does he need medications?

Did he just wander off, or was he supposed to be somewhere and did not show up? Can you trace his steps?

Perhaps another call to the police to put out a B.O.L.O. ( be on the lookout ) for the wellbeing of your grandfather and tell them if your grandfather suffers from something that would disorient him.

What about a call to the local television news station for a blurb on the news tonight?

Good luck!


Ladydewtel
Member

07-18-2002

Monday, February 14, 2005 - 8:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I live in the state of Florida. There is a bolo report out. They have him on their computers as missing. My aunt is checking into the news situation. Thank you all for your suggestions. It is now 10pm and still no grandfather. I wnt to go searching for him but I am not allowed because I have to stay by the phone. My mom is in the hospital needing a blood transfusion and he doesnt even know yet about that.
I just pray that if God forbid something bad has happened that he did not suffer.

Ladydewtel
Member

07-18-2002

Friday, February 18, 2005 - 5:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
we found my grandfather and he is ok. Thank God. Through dealing with this I found out that there really isn't much help out there when dealing with the elderly. This is very sad. They are just as vulnerable as children are. I wish there was something that could be done about this.
Anyway thank you all for your help and prayers.

Jmm
Member

08-16-2002

Friday, February 18, 2005 - 5:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wonderful news Lady. I'm so glad it turned out ok and I agree we need more resources for our elderly.

Pamplemousse
Member

09-28-2003

Friday, February 18, 2005 - 6:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
excellent news lady! i agree also that we need to do more to protect the elderly. things are gradually changing but it is not enough.

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Saturday, February 19, 2005 - 1:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Independence MO USA--2 Children Remain Missing today and police and family need your help in locating the 2 missing children.

Police in Independence are searching for 9 year old Lindsey Porter she is a white female height 4'6 weight 80 pounds with blue eys and brown hair .

Police are also seaching for Samuel Lindsey he is a a 8 year old white male height3'6 weight 70 pounds with brown hair and blue eys..Samuel and Lindsey were last known to be in the custody of their father, who has since been picked up by law enforcement. The children's whereabouts are currently unknown.

Lindsey and Samuel Porter disappeared after a weekend visit with their father last June5 2004.. Daniel Porter was arrested and charged with parental kidnapping, but he has refused to tell police where the children are.

Samuel has a small scar on his forehead. He may go by the nickname Sam. When Samuel was last seen he was wearing a tan and orange shirt, and blue sweatpants. When Lindsey was last seen she was wearing a blue shirt and red sweatpants.

The owner of the dealership, Ed Parker, and his employees hope the Jeep will be an incentive for someone to come forward with information on the children.

"Just any information whatsoever that would help find those kids, and I would not even hestitate to go ahead and give this Jeep away. In fact, I said, you know, I told the employees that if somebody didn't want the Jeep, I'll give them the $30,000," Parker said.

if you have any information on these missing children you are asked to contact the Independence Police Department (Missouri) 1-816-836-3600 lets help bring these children back home.

Police had refused to issue A Child Abduction Amber Alert for the 2 missing children becouse it was a parental abduction.

Dr. Phil To Do Show On Missing Independence Children Tina Porter Will Talk About Problems With Amber Alert Law.

The case of two missing Independence children is about to get national attention.Lindsey and Samuel Porter disappeared after a weekend visit with their father last June. Daniel Porter was arrested and charged with parental kidnapping, but he has refused to tell police where the children are.

Now, Dr. Phil will try to help find the missing brother and sister.The children's mother, Tina Porter, will appear on Dr. Phil's show next week.

She said she couldn't believe it when the show called her. Tina Porter said she plans on discussing problems with the Amber Alert system and abduction laws.

"Aside from Lindsey and Sam coming home, I want the Amber Alert law changed and the abduction law changed," Tina Porter said.

Anyone with information in the case can contact the TIPS Hotline at (816)



Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 3:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Amber Alert Issued for 7 Year Old Texas Boy
Posted: Sunday February 20 6:14 AM CT

The Fort Worth Police Department issued the Amber Alert late Saturday after the boy and his mother were apparently abducted from their Fort Worth home on Friday.

Jayden White Underwood, 7 yrs., white male with brown eyes and blond hair.

The boy's mother is Lisa Underwood, 34 yrs., white female, 5'2" with blue eyes and brown hair. She is seven months pregnant, police said.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Police say the two may be in a blue 2002 Dodge Durango with Texas Tag 5GDF19.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-335-4222 or dial 911.

Suitsmefine
Member

07-29-2002

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 11:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How sad it was just reported that The Underwoods bodies had been found.....I just cannot understand how someone could be so cruel to another human being....

Ladytex
Member

09-27-2001

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 11:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Amber Alert Canceled for 7 Year Old Texas Boy
Posted: Sunday February 20 6:14 AM CT
Updated: Tuesday February 220 10:22 AM CT

The Fort Worth Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety canceled the Amber Alert on Tuesday morning after an arrest was made over night. Police are not releasing any further information at this time although it has been reported that the suspect has been charged with capital murder.

Pregnant mother, 7-year-old son found dead
Ex-boyfriend charged with murder
CNN Story
Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Posted: 1:34 PM EST (1834 GMT)

DALLAS, Texas (CNN) -- The bodies of a pregnant woman and her 7-year-old son have been found near Denton, north of Dallas, a spokesman with the Denton County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.

Lisa Underwood, 34, and her son, Jayden, were found in water, Fort Worth police said.

Underwood's blue Dodge Durango was found in a creek Monday in Denton, about 40 miles north of Dallas. It was not clear how close the bodies were to the vehicle.

Underwood and her son had been reported missing Saturday after she failed to appear at her baby shower.

Stephen Dale Barbee, 37, was charged with capital murder Tuesday, said Lt. Gene Jones, a Fort Worth police spokesman.

Barbee and Underwood, both of Fort Worth, were romantically involved at "one time," Jones said.

Barbee was arrested in Tyler around 3:15 a.m. (4:15 a.m. ET), a detention officer in Smith County said. Bond for Barbee was set at $2 million, he said.

Jones said the suspect was being transferred to a jail in Fort Worth.

Underwood, 34, was seven months' pregnant.

A search of Underwood's home Saturday evening found "a significant amount of blood," but no signs of forced entry, Jones said.

Police on Monday searched a house near Underwood's home in northern Fort Worth, he said.

An Amber Alert, issued by police over the weekend, was canceled Tuesday morning after Barbee's arrest, said a spokesman with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

CNN's Ed Lavandera and Tracy Sabo contributed to this report.



Escapee
Member

06-15-2004

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 12:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I can't stop crying over this. How horrible. What is the matter with people?!

Dfennessey
Member

07-25-2004

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 3:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have been sick to my stomach all day over this. the little boy reminds me so much of my 6 year old nephew and the thought of something like that happening to him really scares me

Cathie
Member

08-16-2000

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The latest news is that Stephen Barbee is the father of her unborn baby. He was living with his wife about 5 miles from the Underwood's home. He and Lisa were reportedly not in contact much anymore, but he went over to the house last Friday night and they had an argument. His confession states that he strangled both of them, but they are not saying then where the blood came from.

Lisa was a co-owner of a bagel shop. She and Jaden were first reported missing because they missed a family birthday party last Saturday morning and also missed her baby shower at the bagel shop later that afternoon. Friends and family are overwhemled with grief for both Lisa and Jaden. It is such a horrible thing to have happened.