A Florida woman's actions resulted in the rescue of two kids and the arrest of their apparent would-be kidnapper.

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This inmate on death row argued for a stay of his execution because it would violate his rights by putting him in too much pain.

The woman's attacker left her chained and handcuffed in an abandoned house for days before someone heard her screams for help.

The two struggled and the man ripped off her top. Though Mendoza tried to break free and run, she couldn't.

The suspect went into the apartment, put the baby in a carrier he had brought with him, covered the carrier with a blanket and walked away.

While in the convenience store with her ex, the young woman mouthed "help" and repeatedly made the hand signal.

In Shasta County Sheriff Michael L. Johnson's mind, the statement was more of a tactical decision than an apology. 

When police investigated the kidnapper's apartment, they found evidence suggesting that he had plans to hurt the boy.

While the girl has been identified, little is known about what transpired between the time of her abduction and when her body was found.

In 2016, Sherri Papini vanished, re-emerging weeks later with a terrifying tale of kidnapping and abuse. On Thursday, she was arrested.

There may never be a trial in the case of a man arrested in connection with the murder of a 4-year-old boy.

At some point Rodriguez allegedly crawled into the car's trunk and remained there, armed with both a gun and a knife ... and waiting.

They walked for miles over the rough terrain, in gang territory, with nothing to guide them but the light of the moon and their faith.

A 32-year-old man was charged with aggravated kidnapping and taken to jail, where he is being held on a $250,000 bond.

Police tried, repeatedly, to contact Vicosa and Bynum to implore them to turn the girls over to keep them safe.

CAM continues to ask for prayer as well as request encouraging messages for the families of those who have been kidnapped.

Police have identified a 36-year-old man with 'no family connection' that they believe to be involved, and he is being held for questioning.

Guo's tireless search for his son touched many hearts, and eventually spurred the production of a film in 2015 called 'Love and Lost.'

Four years ago and one month after she had won the title of Miss South Africa, the model found herself in desperate need of a rescue.