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Videotaped Abduction Saga Ends Well After Philadelphia Kidnapping

Philadelphia kidnapping, videotaped abduction
Philadelphia kidnapping, videotaped abduction

A videotaped abduction saga that started with a violent Philadelphia kidnapping caught on tape has ended well, with the victim being rescued from her abductors and returned home to her very worried family. On November 2 Carlesha Freeland-Gaither, a 22 year old woman who was walking home, was violently abducted by what police are calling a vicious predator. Carlesha and her abductor did not know each other, he was a complete stranger. Thankfully the abduction was captured on surveillance video, and a witness took down the license plate number of the vehicle as the car pulled away with the young woman inside. The video shows Carlesha fighting with everything she has as the man drags her down the street towards his vehicle. Carlesha’s family believes that her fighting spirit is what helped her survive the initial kidnapping and the next 72 hours until law enforcement rescued her.

37 year old Devlen Barnes has been arrested in connection with the videotaped abduction. Police investigating the Philadelphia kidnapping located the victim and her kidnapper on Wednesday, and they were led to the pair thanks to GPS. When police arrived the Phildelphia kidnapping victim and her assailant were in the back seat of the vehicle along the highway in Jessup Maryland, and Freeland-Gaither was screaming for help. Carlesha suffered minor injuries as a result of her ordeal but she has returned to her very grateful family. This was a tragic story that had a happy ending, similar cases do not always end with the victim of this type of crime being found alive.

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Breaking News World

Phil Rudd, Drummer for AC/DC, Charged for Involvement in Murder for Hire Plot

Phil Rudd, murder plot
Phil Rudd, murder plot

Phil Rudd, the well known drummer for the hit music group AC/DC has been charged with involvement in a murder for hire plot, along with other charges. Apparently the drummer has been charged in New Zealand for trying to arrange to have two men murdered, along with making threats to kill, possession of cannabis, and possession of methamphetamine. The drummer was arrested last Thursday morning. SunLive was one of the first news outlets in New Zealand to break the story about the 60 year old AC/DC drummer and band member. The Taraunga home of the drummer was raided on Thursday morning, and he had an appearance in the Tauranga District Court the same day. The next court appearance that Phil Rudd has for the case will take place three weeks later.

Apparently Phil Rudd was the mastermind behind the murder plot, and he was caught according to reports when the drummer tried to arrange for the murder of two men. This occurred between the 25th and 26th of September, and when police performed the raid on his home they found drugs and charged Phil Rudd with additional offenses due to this fact. Rudd’s career with AC/DC started out rocky, and he joined the group in 1975 but then the band kicked him out in 1983. In 1994 Rudd joined the popular band once more, and he is still with AC/DC today. Rudd was charged with cannabis possession in 2010, but this occurred under his actual legal moniker of Phillip Witschke. The statement released by the official AC/DC website reads “We’ve only become aware of Phil’s arrest as the news was breaking. We have no further comment. Phil’s absence will not affect the release of our new album Rock or Bust and upcoming tour next year.”

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Breaking News Canada

Cop Killer Sentenced, Justin Bourque Receives Up to 75 Years

cop killer, Justin Bourque
cop killer, Justin Bourque

Cop killer Justin Bourque has been sentenced for killing 3 law enforcement officers and seriously injuring two more during his rampage on June 4, which caused a large manhunt for the man. According to the sentence handed down by Justice David Smith it is highly likely that Justin Bourque will die in prison, which is where his victims and their families believe he belongs. The justice sentenced Bourque to 3 consecutive life sentences, and that means Justin will not be eligible for parole until a minimum of 75 years have been served. Justice David Smith called the crimes that Bourque committed heinous and horrific. The 24 year old’s rampage started in a suburb of Moncton, and after the crimes Justin Bourque did not seem like he was sorry at all for the people that he murdered or his actions.

In August Justin Bourque pled guilty to 3 counts of first degree murder and 2 counts of attempted murder. During this week the court saw videotaped interviews that law enforcement had with the cop killer after Bourque was arrested, and he showed no remorse at all but was instead cocky about what he had done. On June 4 Justin Bourque dressed in camouflage and started walking down the street carrying a gun. Residents called the police and Mounties responded. Bourque ambushed the Mounties when they arrived, killing constables David Ross, 32, Doug Larche, 40, and Fabrice Gevaudan, 45. Justin Bourque also injured constables Darlene Goguen and Eric Dubois. Bourque’s family left the courthouse after the sentencing without commenting at all.

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Breaking News Ft Mac

Wood Buffalo RCMP Look for Fort MacMurray Stabbing Suspect

Wood Buffalo RCMP, Fort MacMurray
Wood Buffalo RCMP, Fort MacMurray

The Wood Buffalo RCMP is on the lookout for a Fort MacMurray stabbing suspect, and they are hoping that the local community can help them catch the male suspect. The stabbing occurred last Friday at around 6:30 am in the morning, and an arrest warrant has been issued for Amin Abdi Jama. According to the Wood Buffalo RCMP a report was received early Friday morning about a stabbing that occurred on Saunderson Avenue located in the downtown Fort MacMurray area. When law enforcement arrived at the location in question they found an unidentified male from Fort MacMurray with stab wounds. The male victim was transported to the local hospital, the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, where he was treated for injuries that were determined to be non life threatening.

The Fort MacMurray stabbing victim was released from the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre the same day after receiving medical treatment for his injuries. The Wood Buffalo RCMP investigated the incident, and this led to an arrest warrant being issued for Amin Abdi Jama, the suspect in the case. Jama is 25 years old, and law enforcement believe that he is still in the Fort MacMurray area. Jama is not considered to be a threat to the general public, and it is believed that the victim and Jama knew each other prior to the stabbing. Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking anyone who knows where Jama is currently to contact either the Wood Buffalo RCMP, at the 780-788-4000 or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Breaking News Canada Health

Canadian Entry Visas for Individuals From Areas With Ebola Have Been Suspended

Canadian entry visas, Ebola
Canadian entry visas, Ebola

Canada is just the latest country to take precautions against Ebola, with Canadian entry visas for individuals from areas with high rates of Ebola have been suspended. Australia has also taken this step as well. This move by Canada is an attempt to keep Ebola out of Canada and to protect Canadians from the deadly virus. There have already been confirmed cases of Ebola in the USA to the south, so it is just a matter of time before the virus hits Canada unless the government takes steps to prevent this. O Friday the government confirmed that visa applications for nationals of countries that have a pattern of “widespread and persistent-intense transmission” when I comes to Ebola have been suspended, and this is also true for residents who are coming from these countries as well.

The suspension of Canadian entry visas for those who come from global regions where Ebola has caused high death tolls and where the virus is still spreading rapidly is viewed as a necessary precaution. The Ebola virus has caused fear and panic in many countries around the world, and medical professionals do not always agree on certain aspects of the virus or the treatment. Canada does have access to an experimental Ebola vaccine but it is better to stop the spread of the virus by containing it, and then treating those in the containment area. The cases in the USA show that people are not always honest, and even medical professionals may be at risk of spreading Ebola if they refuse to self quarantine for the required 21 days.

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Breaking News Canada World

Many Canadians Honor Cpl Nathan Cirillo, Show Support for Soldier’s Family

Cpl Nathan Cirillo, slain soldier, terrorism
Cpl Nathan Cirillo, slain soldier, terrorism

This has been a rough few weeks for Canadians, none more so than the family of Cpl Nathan Cirillo. As the soldier standing guard when an act of terrorism was committed on Parliament Hill last week Cpl Nathan Cirillo lost his life due to an act of terrorism and cowardice, and Canadians around the country showed up to honor this courageous and honorable man, and to show support for his family. Few will ever forget the sight of the slain soldier’s 5 year old son peeking out of the back of a limousine to see his father being honored, and this heart wrenching sight touched even the hardest of hearts. Thousands of people crowded the side of the streets in order to pay respect to the soldier when Cirillo was laid to rest with full military honors, and their thoughts and prayers were with the family of this hero.

Ross Amos, one of those who came to pay respects to Cpl Nathan Cirillo and show support for the family of the slain soldier, commented about the huge crowds. “I’m amazed. I’m sure many more watched at home on TV. There’s a great sense of concern right now and a feeling of empathy for the Cirillo family as well as all those serving in our Armed Forces. This is a hometown boy, so I felt like I should be here to support his family.” Cpl Nathan Cirillo did nothing to invite the act of terrorism that Michael Zehaf-Bibeau committed, and the soldier had only been in Ottowa a short while before he was murdered.