Stephanie Slater, the estate agent who was kidnapped during a house viewing and held in a cramped wooden "coffin" for eight days in 1992, has died of cancer aged 50. He was attacked as he sat in his car by Luca D'Agostino, 18, and Hamilton De Jesus, 18. Since it was never likely that Dart's ransom would be paid, it has been suggested that Sams always intended to kill her. It would also not create too much of "a stir". A search of the vehicle uncovered a loaded handgun and some shotgun ammunition, police said. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, UPDATE: Dangerous travel conditions expected tonight: Winter storm warning now in effect for Northumberland, Cobourg Pickleball Club looks to fundraising, grants for new dedicated outdoor courts, Cobourg council approves 2023 budget, 6.6 per cent tax levy increase, 211 Pritchard Road, Unit 4, Hamilton ON L8J 0G5. [13] Sams denied raping Slater, asserting, "I cannot allow this to go unchallenged". During this visit he confessed to Dart's murder, and revealed the date upon which he had carried it out;[24] his confession was covertly recorded and not released for thirty years. John Hinton, 23, who was living in a bail hostel in Wesleyan Road,. [7][8] McGredy-Hunt, however, said that Sams continued to demand ransom for several days after Dart's death, only dumping her body (initially hidden in a wheelie bin) after the smell of decomposition became difficult to conceal. 2023 EWN Media. [18] Sams was arrested, and forensic evidence was gathered of his responsibility for Dart's murder. A man who raped a 15-year-old girl and assaulted three other women within the space of four hours has been jailed indefinitely. [36], For the similarly named English musician and vocal session arranger, see. Det Sgt Andy Crocker, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: "The sentences given to this group reflect the severity of the crime. At the property he attacked Slater, tied her up, and then took her to his workshop. A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing a dozen charges after allegedly kidnapping a person early Saturday morning. A man who kidnapped and murdered his ex-wife and buried her body in Poland has been jailed for life. He subsequently kidnapped Stephanie Slater in January 1992, eventually releasing her after payment of a ransom.Slater was also raped during her imprisonment by Sams. The officers thanked the neighbours who reported the incident, understanding that they did so in good faith. He also brought a civil case because he believed that his prison bed was too hard. Officers located him a short distance away and took him into custody. Sams was married three times. By Stephen Briggs 24th Dec 2020, 12:26pm - 1 min read Updated 24th Dec 2020, 12:36pm Kashon Browne, 22, was arrested. Read about our approach to external linking. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution Two people were arrested following a reported kidnapping and firearm incident in the village of Omemee, Ont., late last week. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Yorkshire and Lincolnshire: The Price of Justice? A police spokesman said the attack had had a "profound effect" on the victim. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about rights reserved. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122. Rimas Venclovas, 47, was jailed for life for kidnapping Vitalija. Richard Whittington-Egan, Molly Whittington-Egan. Slater was also raped during her imprisonment by Sams. With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month, EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain. Covering the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Almeria, Axarquia, Mallorca and beyond, EWN supports and inspires the individuals, neighbourhoods, and communities we serve, by delivering news with a social conscience. Sams continued to send messages to the police. All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE. She is described as Caucasian, 55 tall, with freckles. On 9 July 1991, Sams drove to a local red light area and picked up a sex worker named Julie Dart, an 18-year-old Leeds resident. As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with: Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal. A 39-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after allegedly trying to force a woman and her child into a vehicle with a weapon. Please see our Commenting Policy for more. A Peterborough man has been arrested after a woman was reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint early Saturday. 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After Sams was convicted and imprisoned, he attacked a female probation officer. (aired July 10, 1986) The bizarre 24-hour kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy named Jamie Thomas from Lincoln. The 25-year old victim was lured to a car park in Peterborough by the promise of a designer watch, police said. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: Following further CCTV enquiries, we are now confident the woman was not actually taken away in the van. [20][21] He was also found guilty of attempting to blackmail the police and British Rail; he was sentenced to 10 years for each of four blackmail attempts. Do you know this baby? The remaining 25,000 was never recovered. PETERBOROUGH-A 39-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Monday morning. Trademarks owned by kawarthaNOW include kawarthaNOW, Keep It In The Kawarthas, Web Sites That Work, Kawartha Localist, businessNOW, musicNOW, artNOW, nightlifeNOW, and KNosh. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. He later started a new business in the 1980s, selling power tools.[2]. Read more on thepeterboroughexaminer.com. Police say at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 21, officers received a 9-1-1 call to a residence in Peterborough about a domestic incident. © 2021 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Peterborough Police Service arrested a man after a woman was reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint early Saturday. Delano Jordan Mckinsley, aged 22, of Mountsteven Avenue, Walton, Peterborough pled guilty to conspiracy to kidnap, and will be sentenced on March 26. The six men were sentenced together at Peterborough Crown Court Six men have been jailed after a man was kidnapped, beaten and stripped - and a 20,000 ransom demanded from his family. [28], Sams was awarded 4,000 damages when the prison service lost his artificial leg during a transfer. A further 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old. '[35] A two part documentary, The Girl in the Box: The Kidnapping of Stephanie Slater was screened on Channel 5 on 28 February and 1 March, 2023. Peterborough police are asking for the publics assistance in locating a missing person 13-year-old girl. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? She is now enjoying a completely different pace and quality of life on the Costa Blanca South, with wonderful Spanish and expat friends in Cabo Roig. "[6] He later claimed to have kidnapped another prostitute, but police could find no evidence any sex worker was missing. Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP), Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall). Georgina Davies, a 72-year-old nurse, was murdered in her Salford home in May 1986. Cambridgeshire Police said both women were receiving hospital treatment for serious, but not life-threatening injuries. The man was then taken to a house of "an innocent member" of the public and attacked, Peterborough Crown Court was told. The court heard how the man had been "lured" to a car park to buy a designer watch on 14 November last year in Orton Goldhay. During a search of the vehicle officers allegedly located a loaded handgun and some shotgun ammunition. [2] However, Sams turned to crime and was first imprisoned in 1976 for stealing a car and making a false insurance claim. [28] At his trial in February 1997 at Durham Crown Court, he received an additional eight years to his term for this crime. A man early Saturday reported to police his girlfriend had been taken at gunpoint by a man in an SUV . 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Three men aged 24, 37 and 41 have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remain in custody. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. [11] Given his previous crime, police had expected the kidnapper to kill Slater. Review our Privacy Policy for more information about our privacy practices. Leafing through the pages of his statement with handcuffed hands, Staples told the court how . Do you know this baby? They hoped to stop him by following him after he picked up the ransom, but Sams had anticipated this, and devised an elaborate scheme to successfully give them the slip. Vitalija Baliutaviciene, 29, had come to Peterborough only to escape the "obsessed" and . Police said the teenagers took the man to a nearby house "belonging to an innocent member of the public", where three other men - Varldo Aruajo, 27, Jonathan Lukeba 23, and Jordan Bolowa, 25 - joined in beating and stripping him. The six men were sentenced together at Peterborough Crown Court, Luca D'Agostino and Hamilton De Jesus lured the victim to a car park, the court heard, Varldo Aruajo and Jonathan Lukeba joined in the assault, the court was told, Jordan Bolowa and Jay Couto were also jailed. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. She is a teenager with a high IQ who is hell-bent on solving a 75-year-old mystery that has haunted her boarding school, Ellingham Academy. Police later acknowledged that this was an error of judgement. Upon arrival, officers say they learned that the accused had woken the victim up and threatened her with a knife before forcing her and a young child into a vehicle and leaving the area before returning to the residence. A woman who was kidnapped and killed by her ex-husband "could have been afforded greater protection", a report has said. Cambridgeshire Police have released an official statement claiming they are no longer searching for a woman they feared may have been kidnapped after being bundled into the back of a large people-carrier van on Wednesday night, February 17. BBC Radio 4, "One to One", 10 September 2013. Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Inside the enclave surrounded by pro-Russia forces, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry. By Sarah Keane 18 February 2021 17:09, UPDATE: POLICE in Peterborough launch frantic search for kidnapped woman. Police were called and a quantity of money was agreed - and left in the boot of a car in Osier Avenue, Hampton. "It has had a profound effect on the victim, his family, and the innocent member of public whose home was invaded during the incident. Read about our approach to external linking. For more local weather, environmental conditions, and travel resources. His second marriage also ended in divorce. All rights reserved. The following day, Sams forced Dart to write a letter to her boyfriend demanding a ransom of 140,000, or "the hostage would never be seen again". Collision between tractor-trailer and pick-up truck killed two occupants of pick-up and sent third to hospital with life-threatening injuries. D'Agostino, of Emperor Way, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap and was sentenced to six years in a youth offending unit. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at stopcrimehere.ca. The five men were arrested following witness statements and forensic tests - as well as a sixth man, Jay Couto, 19, who police say "acted as a scout". The recording was used in a Discovery Plus documentary 'Michael Sams: Kidnapper Killer',[25] which was aired on 30th July 2022. A police spokesman said the attack had had a "profound effect" on the victim. The. According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 2 a.m. a man entered the police station to report his girlfriend had been taken at gunpoint by a man in an SUV in the area of Charlotte and Aylmer streets. Kawartha Lakes OPP say on Dec. 6, just . However, according to the Peterborough Telegraph, as of Wednesday afternoon, February 18, police are no longer considering the incident a kidnapping; they are, however, looking for those involved to question them further about the incident. [citation needed] No recommended minimum term was reported at his trial, and it is unknown whether any Home Secretary or High Court judge subsequently ruled how many years Sams must serve before he can be considered for parole.\[citation needed] He is among the oldest and longest-serving life sentence prisoners in England and Wales. Following her release, Slater felt unable to return to work as an estate agent, and moved to the Isle of Wight in 1993. As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with: The accused was held in custody and will appear in court today, February 22, 2022. One stated: "prostitutes are easy to pick up, and I won't spend any more time in prison for killing two instead of one. At the time the alleged kidnapping was reported, Detective Inspector Lucy Thomson said: We understand this incident will be of concern to local residents and we have been working throughout the night to try to establish further information. Do you know this baby? Republication or distribution of this content is Charges Laid After Woman And Young Child Allegedly Kidnapped At Knifepoint In Ministry Of Natural Resources Seeking Help Finding A Poacher South Of Bancroft, Bobcaygeon Man Facing Charges After Crash On County Road 36. The man was then taken to a house of "an innocent member" of the public and attacked, Peterborough Crown Court was told. Det Sgt Andy Crocker, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: "The sentences given to this group reflect the severity of the crime. New Mural Art Project Promotes Homelessness Awareness In Kawartha Lakes And $60,000 In Stolen Tools Recovered By Bancroft OPP, OPP Investigating Fatal Crash On Highway 7 This Morning, Uttering Threats Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal. [22][23] He had asked the senior investigating police officer, Roy Taylor, to visit him in jail. Police later released footage of the suspected van and appealed for witnesses to come forward. Why that matters, Deplorable living conditions: 64 Mexicans rescued from Ontario human trafficking ring. She is a former reporter and anchor at CHEX News, now Global Peterborough and helped launch the New CHEX Daily, a daily half hour talk show. [2] While in prison, Sams was diagnosed with a cancer that led to the amputation of one of his legs. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto [6] Nine days later he dumped her body in a field in Easton, Lincolnshire.[6]. He stated: Ive been going over it and thinking its only fair that she knows I did it. I do feel sorry for her, yes. [26] [27], Sams continued to offend after he was imprisoned, attacking a female probation officer with a metal spike in October 1995 at Wakefield Prison. A Peterborough man has been arrested after a woman was reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint early Saturday. Peterborough police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing person 13-year-old girl. Police were called and a quantity of money was agreed - and left in the boot of a car in Osier Avenue, Hampton. Couto, of Heron Park, was given three years in a youth offending unit. Angry parents speak out on their daughter who froze to death on N.S. A man charged with kidnapping a woman in Peterborough has appeared in court. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A short time later police say officers saw a vehicle matching the description provided to police in the Monaghan Road and Charlotte Street area. [12], In her 1995 book about her ordeal, Beyond Fear: My Will to Survive, Slater wrote that Sams raped her on the first night of her imprisonment. Read about our approach to external linking. [2] After his release, Sams was forced to sell his ailing business and gained a job for Black & Decker. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution At approximately 2 a.m. on Oct. 30, police say a man walked into the Peterborough Police station to report that his girlfriend had been taken at gunpoint by a man in an SUV from the area of Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street. All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers. [10], Interviewed in 2013 on BBC Radio 4's One to One programme, Slater said that for eight days she was held handcuffed, legs bound, blindfolded and gagged in a "coffin" inside a wheelie bin laid horizontally. Peterborough man arrested after woman kidnapped at gunpoint: police. Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox! street, Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military, Milton, Ont. Why that matters, Angry parents speak out on their daughter who froze to death on N.S. Upon arrival, officers learned that the accused had allegedly woken the victim up and threatened her with a knife before forcing her and a young child into a vehicle and leaving the area before returning to the residence. [29] A further complaint was that he was unfairly held in solitary confinement leading to a loss of earnings, and that works of art he had painted in prison had gone missing. He kidnapped Julie Dart in July 1991 and later murdered her following her attempted escape. He subsequently kidnapped Stephanie Slater in January 1992, eventually releasing her after payment of a ransom. man accused of murdering armed intruder released on bail, Deplorable living conditions: 64 Mexicans rescued from Ontario human trafficking ring. [32], Crime writer Christopher Berry-Dee, in Unmasking Mr Kipper: Who Really Killed Suzy Lamplugh?, argued Sams killed estate agent Suzy Lamplugh in 1986, but this has been dismissed by police. For more UK daily news, Spanish daily news and Global news stories, visit the Euro Weekly News home page. Police say at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 21, officers. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Once back at the residence, the suspect fled, say police. UPDATE: At least 29 dead and 85 injured after two trains collide and burst into flames in Tempe, Greece Close. Six men have been jailed after a man was kidnapped, beaten and stripped - and a 20,000 ransom demanded from his family. Michael Sams was born and raised in Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire. A phone call was made to the man's family demanding a ransom of 20,000 for his release, the court was told. As a result, 26-year-old Daniel Rego of Peterborough was arrested and charged with: Firearm - Use while committing offence, Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon, Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm, Kidnapping while using certain firearms - confined, Criminal Harassment - repeatedly follow, repeatedly communicate with, watch and beset, threatening conduct, Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm. Two women have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and kidnapping, after a man died in a crash. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. 2023 BBC. She subsequently worked with police forces to advise them on how to deal with kidnap survivors, and with the survivors themselves, to help them to recover from their ordeals. Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S. Hamilton, Ont. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. Day has shoulder-length brownish/blondish hair and was last seen wearing a black Hot Wheels sweater. He also became known for his attempts to sue the prison, initially successfully, for losing his artificial leg, and then because his bed was too hard. Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Review our Officers identified that the passenger was the woman they were looking for and the male driver matched the description given to police, say police. Adapted by Don Shaw, it was directed by Jill Green, with Gina McKee as Slater and Sylvester McCoy as Sams. Day has shoulder-length brownish/blondish hair . What science tells us about the afterlife. Officers reportedly located the suspect a short distance away and took him into custody. Police say the driver matched the description given to investigators and a female passenger was the victim reported kidnapped. Investigators also learned of another incident several days early involving both individuals when a shotgun was allegedly discharged into the air. Officers attended the area and spoke to witnesses who provided a description of the vehicle and the driver. 2023 BBC. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. Read about our approach to external linking. The. Our enquiries continue to trace those involved however we are no longer appealing for information.. [21] Sams confessed to Dart's murder in prison, three days after he was found guilty. Delivered every Wednesday morning, our VIP Enews has featured news and events for the week, along with ticket giveaways and offers for our VIP Readers! Crime Violent Peterborough kidnap gang who threatened victim with horrific abuse jailed A gang of men who kidnapped and beat a Peterborough man while demanding his family pay a 20,000. 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[30] In April 2007, a letter by Sams was published by Inside Time, a newspaper for prisoners, in which he claimed "OAPs in prison are far better off than those in the community. Use our free directory to instantly connect with verified Kidnapping attorneys. The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web no one else even comes close. Sarah began working with Euro Weekly News in 2020 and loves nothing more than bringing all the latest national and international news to her local community. Peterborough police report Marley Day has been located safe and sound and returned home. Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S. Hamilton, Ont. What science tells us about the afterlife. Peterborough man arrested after woman kidnapped at gunpoint: police, Canadas banks brace for possible wave of loan defaults. The man, in his 40s, was. 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PETERBOROUGH, Ont.- Stanley Tippett's "far-fetched" tale of offering safe passage to a drunken 12-year-old girl, only to be carjacked by two armed men, failed Wednesday to sway a judge who. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto She is described as Caucasian, 5'5 tall, with freckles. "It has had a profound effect on the victim, his family, and the innocent member of public whose home was invaded during the incident. Read about our approach to external linking. Balowa, of Delves Way, was jailed for 12 years following a trial of conspiracy to kidnap, and De Jesus, of Lincoln Road was jailed for 10 years after admitting conspiracy to kidnap. As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with: Kidnapping; Assault with a Weapon - Spousal; Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal; The accused was held in custody and will appear in court today, February 22, 2022. He made the unsubstantiated claim that they had a consensual affair[13] and attempted to sue Slater for libel,[14][5] but lost the case.