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Monday, May 13, 2013  The brothers were initially taken into custody but released after investigators said there was no evidence against them.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Women held captive in Ohio endured lonely, dark lives; kidnap suspect due in court Thursday

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Frantic call leads police to 3 missing women in Cleveland home; 3 brothers arrested

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A six-day standoff between police and a man holding a young boy hostage in an underground bunker ended when police killed the man and rescued the boy.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  A difficult week for Gary George and his wife Helen ended with a special tribute Sunday.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  A federal ammunition charge against the man accused of abducting Columbia teen Gabbiee Swainson moves forward after he appeared in federal court Wednesday.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  An attorney for a man charged in the disappearance of a Columbia teenager says evidence shows the girl ran away and wasn't kidnapped.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Federal prosecutors say the man suspected of abducting a Columbia teen should not be released on bond because of his extensive criminal past.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a news conference Wednesday that the man accused of kidnapping 15-year-old Gabrielle Swainson had keys to the home she was taken from.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Here's a look at some of the stories we're working on for tonight.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The Midlands community came together Tuesday evening for a candlelight vigil for missing teen Gabbiee Swainson.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  It has been more than two weeks since 15-year-old Gabbiee Swainson was last seen, but the community continues to hold out hope she will be found alive.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  It’s been nearly two weeks and there’s still no sign of Gabbiee Swainson, but the community is not giving up hope.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Columbia Police are looking for a suspect in the beating of a couple in their 80's.  The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  An elderly couple is recovering after at least three men forced their way into the couple's home at gun point last Thursay, according to the Columbia Police Department.