House where girl was kidnapped, parents killed is torn down
FILE – In this Jan. 11, 2019, file photo, the home where teenager Jayme Closs lived with her parents is seen in Barron, Wis. The house where Closs was kidnapped…
Man who abducted girl, shot parents, moved to New Mexico
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The man who kidnapped Jayme Closs and killed her parents in northern Wisconsin has been moved to a prison in New Mexico. Press-Gazette Media reports the…
Wisconsin man who kidnapped Jayme Closs moved to out of state facility
By Shereen Siewert A Wisconsin man serving life in prison for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents was moved to an out-of-state prison this week, according to the…
Statement of Jayme Closs at sentencing for abductor
BARRON, Wis. (AP) — Jayme Closs’ statement at Friday’s sentencing for Jake Patterson, the 21-year-old man who killed her parents and kidnapped her last October, holding her captive for 88…
Wisconsin man who kidnapped Jayme Closs gets life in prison
By AMY FORLITI and TODD RICHMOND Associated Press BARRON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man was sentenced Friday to life in prison for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her…
Man who kidnapped Jayme Closs could get life in prison
By AMY FORLITI Associated Press A Wisconsin man could spend the rest of his life behind bars for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents in a case that…
Kidnap victim Jayme Closs honored by Wisconsin Assembly
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A 13-year-old teenager who was held prisoner in a Wisconsin cabin for three months before escaping her abductor is being honored by state lawmakers as a…
Some hoping for guilty plea from Closs suspect
BARRON, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on Wednesday’s arraignment of the man suspected of kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs, slaying her parents and holding her captive for 88 days (all times…
Station: Suspect in Closs abduction says he’ll plead guilty
A Minnesota television station reported Thursday that the Wisconsin man charged with kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs says in a letter from jail that he plans to plead guilty. KARE-TV reported…
Elizabeth Smart set to speak in Wisconsin on Closs rescue
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart is scheduled to speak in northwestern Wisconsin next week to help the region cope with a high-profile double homicide-kidnapping. Prosecutors have accused…
Wisconsin’s Jayme Closs thanks well-wishers for support
BARRON, Wis. (AP) — A 13-year-old Wisconsin girl who spent 88 days in captivity after a violent abduction is thanking supporters from around the world. Jayme Closs was taken in…
Dad of accused killer, kidnapper asks for prayers for victim
Associated Press BARRON — The father of the man accused of holding a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl captive for nearly three months after killing her parents is asking people to pray…
Suspect in Wisconsin teen’s abduction ordered to stand trial
By Amy Forliti Associated Press BARRON — 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…
Man accused of kidnapping Wisconsin girl to appear in court
BARRON, Wis. (AP) — A man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Jake Patterson,…
A timeline of events in the Jayme Closs disappearance case
BARRON, Wis. (AP) — Notable events in the disappearance and discovery of Jayme Closs, a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl who went missing after her parents were killed in the family’s home.…
Authorities examine cellphone of alleged Wisconsin kidnapper
BARRON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities in Wisconsin 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…
Wisconsin county: No additional charges for Closs suspect
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin prosecutor said Friday he has no plans “in the immediate future” to file additional charges against the man accused of kidnapping Wisconsin teenager Jayme…
Jennie-O to donate $25,000 in reward money to Jayme Closs
BARRON, Wis. (AP) — Hormel Foods and Jennie-O say they’ll donate the $25,000 it had offered in reward money for information leading to Jayme Closs directly to the 13-year-old girl.…
