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Jayme Closs

Oct 30, 2019

Records: Closs kidnapper fought New Mexico inmates

The man who kidnapped Jayme Closs and killed her parents got into a fight in a New Mexico prison with an inmate who asked about the case.

Oct 14, 2019

Jayme Closs: 1 year after abduction, ‘I’m feeling stronger’ (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin girl whose parents were fatally shot before she was kidnapped and held captive for 88 days before escaping from her abductor said she's feeling stronger every day and is thankful for the kindness and concern expressed to her from people all over the country in the year after the crime.

Aug 7, 2019

House where girl was kidnapped, parents killed is torn down

The house where Jayme Closs was kidnapped and her parents were fatally shot has been torn down in northwestern Wisconsin.

Jul 30, 2019

Sheriff: Wisconsin gunman may have imitated Closs kidnapping

A Wisconsin man suspected of killing four people may have tried to imitate the abduction last year of teenager Jayme Closs by shooting his way into the home of a family he didn't know, authorities said Tuesday.

Jul 25, 2019

Man who abducted girl, shot her parents moved to New Mexico

The man who kidnapped Jayme Closs and killed her parents in northern Wisconsin has been moved to a prison in New Mexico.

Jul 1, 2019

Man who stole Jayme Closs’ clothing sentenced to probation

A man who broke into the home of Jayme Closs after her parents were killed and she went missing has been sentenced to two years of probation.

May 24, 2019

Man who kidnapped Jayme Closs gets life in prison

A Wisconsin man was sentenced Friday to life in prison for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents after the girl told the judge she that wanted him "locked up forever" for trying to steal her.

Mar 27, 2019

Man pleads guilty to kidnapping girl, killing her parents (UPDATE)

A man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl, killing her parents and holding her captive in a cabin for three months is expected to enter a formal plea on Wednesday when he appears in court for an arraignment.

Feb 6, 2019

Suspect in teen’s abduction ordered to stand trial

A man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday, telling his family, "I love you," moments after he was ordered to stand trial.

Jan 31, 2019

Authorities examine cellphone of alleged Wisconsin kidnapper

Wisconsin authorities have examined call logs, photos and videos stored on the cellphone of the man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl and killing her parents, according to court documents filed Tuesday.

Jan 24, 2019

Jennie-O to donate $25,000 in reward money to Jayme Closs

The turkey-products company Jennie-O says it will give the $25,000 it had offered in reward money for information leading to Jayme Closs's return directly to the 13-year-old girl.

Jan 16, 2019

Suspect’s lawyers: Confession problematic for defense

Defense attorneys for the man accused of kidnapping a Wisconsin teenager and killing her parents acknowledged Wednesday that they're starting the case at a disadvantage after their client gave detectives a detailed confession and said they're not sure he can get a fair trial in the state.

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