CLEVELAND – The preliminary results of DNA testing confirm that kidnapping and rape suspect Ariel Castro is the father of the 6-year-old girl born in captivity. The girl named Jocelyn is the daughter of Amanda Berry, one of three women found alive in Castro’s Seymour Avenue home. The Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation received […]

CLEVELAND – Michelle Knight, one of the women who was rescued after being held captive at a home on Cleveland’s west side for years, has been released from the hospital. MetroHealth Medical System said she was discharged Friday afternoon. Prior to her release, the hospital issued a statement on behalf of Knight. The statement says: […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson held a mini news conference on Thursday in regards to the three women rescued after years in captivity. Mayor Jackson urged well-wishers to give Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight space. He said the women need room, space and a time to heal. According to Mayor Jackson, […]

‘I’m a sexual predator, I need help’ CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – 19 Action News Reporter Scott Taylor is learning much more about Ariel Castro from his own words – a reported suicide note he wrote years ago. In the letter, Castro claims he treated the three women well and then admits later that he’s sick. The police found […]

CLEVELAND, OH – A celebration years in the making as an entire community and people around the world rally for three brave women held captive for a decade. “It feels like their family and they’re part of the community so it’s kind of a welcome back. We’re glad you are safe,” says Victoria Goins. “Welcome […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – In celebration of the safe return of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, Radio One Cleveland and 19 Action News are teaming up for a Victory Vigil. The public is invited to gather at 1400 West 25th Street in Cleveland tonight at 6:30 p.m. to show support for these strong women. At […]

CLEVELAND – Charges were filed on Wednesday against the man accused of holding three missing Cleveland women captive for about a decade. Ariel Castro, 52, faces four counts of kidnapping and three counts of rape, Assistant City Cleveland Victor Perez said. “I would like to thank the citizens that came to Amanda’s immediate assistance when […]

CLEVELAND – The main suspect in the case of three missing women being found after they were locked up for years at a Cleveland home is cooperating with police. A source close to the investigation told NewsChannel5’s Paul Kiska that Ariel Castro is cooperating and giving investigators information about what happened at his Seymour Avenue […]

CLEVELAND – After being held captive for 10 years in Cleveland, Gina DeJesus is back home with her family. Gina arrived to her west side Cleveland home at 2:42 p.m. to a cheering crowd of hundreds lining the streets. Her homecoming was emotional to say the least. Gina’s father, Felix DeJesus, hugged family and friends […]