A bizarre Arizona kidnapping case takes an increasingly strange turn as investigators race to uncover what really happened to Prescott man Mark Ellis. Just when the courtroom drama seemed intense enough, the case spirals into even more unbelievable territory.

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/05/11/prescott-man-flees-trial-attempted-kidnapping-hoax-cover-gambling-debt/

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/warrant-issued-prescott-man-found-guilty-kidnapping-hoax-case-ycao

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/05/13/kidnapping-hoax-suspect-found-hiding-car-prescott/

Richard Werstine, wanted in connection with killing of Cold as Life vocalist Rodney Barger, was arrested in Panama

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/13/man-arrested-rock-singer-death-1993

Pedo teacher, Zachary Kaderabek, busted by kids

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fox8.com/news/student-poses-as-teen-catfishes-28-year-old-teacher/amp/

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