Family members have confirmed that surveillance footage captures missing Chicago Public Schools teacher Linda Brown exiting her vehicle and not returning.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Crime Alart hourly update Breaking crime News Now, I'm Nicole Parton.
Family members have confirmed that surveillance footage captures missing Chicago
Public school teacher Linda Brown exiting her car and not returning. Brown,
who teaches that Robert Heaey Elementary School, was reported missing
on Saturday. She was last seen near the forty five
(00:21):
hundred block of South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
in Bronzeville, where she lives. A relative informs CBS News
Chicago that police have acquired video footage showing Brown arriving
at thirty fifth and Lake Park in her car, getting
out of the car, and walking across the pedestrian bridge
(00:42):
to the lake front, and then disappearing. The Chicago Police
have not yet commented on this newly obtained information. Her husband,
An Twine, stated that he last saw Linda at their
home on Friday night around midnight as they went to bed.
She was in the bed. When I went upstairs, everything
seemed fine. I don't know when she got up, he said.
(01:03):
When he woke up around eight thirty am the next morning,
he discovered she was already missing. And Twine mentioned that
Linda was scheduled for an acupuncture appointment in wicker Park
that morning, but she never made it. She has acupuncture
every Saturday and only misses for something important, he explained.
He also revealed that Linda had recently taken a leave
(01:24):
of absence from her job for mental health treatment, although
she intended to return to school when it resumed from
the holiday. As the school year approached, her struggles with
anxiety and panic attacks had intensified, according to her family.
On Wednesday, and Twine reported that Chicago police located the
blue Honda she was driving when she disappeared. It was
(01:44):
found undamaged. A Twine, offering a heartfelt message to his wife.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Broke down. I don't know what, dude. I did everything.
I'm talking to people. We got people only, we got
people searching for it. I'm out of options. I don't
know what to do. I don't know what to do.
But just wait. If you're watching this, please come home.
Your family is missing you. I'm missing you, your friends,
I'm missing you, Linda. We need you to come home. Baby,
(02:12):
Sisy needs you to come home.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Brown is described as five seven weighing one hundred and
thirty pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair, a
fair complexion authorities indicate she may be in need of
medical assistance. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged
to contact the Wentworth area SVU detectives at three one
two seven four seven eight three eight zero or Crime
(02:37):
and Justice News after this Now to Alabama, two former
daycare employees who admitted to mistreating children at a Christian
learning facility are set to spend several years behind bars.
Kaylee Gilly and Meghan Cocher have been sentenced to five
(02:58):
years in prison as part of a total of ad
twenty year sentence, which will be followed by three years
of probation. The pair were taken into custody after allegations
surfaced regarding their abusive behavior toward children at Happy Hearts
Christian Academy in Daleville. They will not have the option
for parole or early release. The sentence was delivered by
(03:19):
Dell County Circuit Judge Bill Filmore, who listened to emotional
testimonies from the families of the affected children. One mother
expressed her devastation and rage after viewing surveillance footage that
reportedly showed the employees taking turns hitting her child. The
injuries sustained by the child included bruises and swelling, which
(03:39):
led to a hospital stay. During the hearing, and investigator
revealed that numerous children experienced mistreatment at the daycare, with
one child reportedly and during the most severe abuse. Parents
who spoke at the hearing shared the lasting impacts on
their children, including challenges and adapting to a new childcare environment,
(04:00):
and nightmares. Many witnesses highlighted that several of the young
victims were too small to articulate their distress, leaving them
without a means to ask for help. Following the arrest
of the workers, Happy Heart's Daycare has since closed its doors.
A family in Ediwah County, Alabama, is asking for the
public's help and locating a missing man. The Ediwah County
(04:22):
Sheriff's Office is asking for people to be on the lookout.
John William Billy Malcolm, thirty five, was last seen on
New Year's Day in the area of Alford's Bend and
Riverside Drive. Malcolm is six'. Four he has brown hair
and blue. Eyes out of concern for the individual's safety
and well, being The sheriff's office is requesting that if
(04:45):
anyone has any information regarding his whereabouts that reach out
to law enforcement. Immediately the number to call two five
six five four six two eight two Five for the
latest crime injustice. News Follow Crime alert hourly update on
your favorite podcasting app with This crimelordimnical part
Speaker 2 (05:07):
M
Crime Alart hourly update Breaking crime News Now, I'm Nicole Parton.
Family members have confirmed that surveillance footage captures missing Chicago
Public school teacher Linda Brown exiting her car and not returning. Brown,
who teaches that Robert Heaey Elementary School, was reported missing
on Saturday. She was last seen near the forty five
(00:21):
hundred block of South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
in Bronzeville, where she lives. A relative informs CBS News
Chicago that police have acquired video footage showing Brown arriving
at thirty fifth and Lake Park in her car, getting
out of the car, and walking across the pedestrian bridge
(00:42):
to the lake front, and then disappearing. The Chicago Police
have not yet commented on this newly obtained information. Her husband,
An Twine, stated that he last saw Linda at their
home on Friday night around midnight as they went to bed.
She was in the bed. When I went upstairs, everything
seemed fine. I don't know when she got up, he said.
(01:03):
When he woke up around eight thirty am the next morning,
he discovered she was already missing. And Twine mentioned that
Linda was scheduled for an acupuncture appointment in wicker Park
that morning, but she never made it. She has acupuncture
every Saturday and only misses for something important, he explained.
He also revealed that Linda had recently taken a leave
(01:24):
of absence from her job for mental health treatment, although
she intended to return to school when it resumed from
the holiday. As the school year approached, her struggles with
anxiety and panic attacks had intensified, according to her family.
On Wednesday, and Twine reported that Chicago police located the
blue Honda she was driving when she disappeared. It was
(01:44):
found undamaged. A Twine, offering a heartfelt message to his wife.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Broke down. I don't know what, dude. I did everything.
I'm talking to people. We got people only, we got
people searching for it. I'm out of options. I don't
know what to do. I don't know what to do.
But just wait. If you're watching this, please come home.
Your family is missing you. I'm missing you, your friends,
I'm missing you, Linda. We need you to come home. Baby,
(02:12):
Sisy needs you to come home.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Brown is described as five seven weighing one hundred and
thirty pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair, a
fair complexion authorities indicate she may be in need of
medical assistance. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged
to contact the Wentworth area SVU detectives at three one
two seven four seven eight three eight zero or Crime
(02:37):
and Justice News after this Now to Alabama, two former
daycare employees who admitted to mistreating children at a Christian
learning facility are set to spend several years behind bars.
Kaylee Gilly and Meghan Cocher have been sentenced to five
(02:58):
years in prison as part of a total of ad
twenty year sentence, which will be followed by three years
of probation. The pair were taken into custody after allegations
surfaced regarding their abusive behavior toward children at Happy Hearts
Christian Academy in Daleville. They will not have the option
for parole or early release. The sentence was delivered by
(03:19):
Dell County Circuit Judge Bill Filmore, who listened to emotional
testimonies from the families of the affected children. One mother
expressed her devastation and rage after viewing surveillance footage that
reportedly showed the employees taking turns hitting her child. The
injuries sustained by the child included bruises and swelling, which
(03:39):
led to a hospital stay. During the hearing, and investigator
revealed that numerous children experienced mistreatment at the daycare, with
one child reportedly and during the most severe abuse. Parents
who spoke at the hearing shared the lasting impacts on
their children, including challenges and adapting to a new childcare environment,
(04:00):
and nightmares. Many witnesses highlighted that several of the young
victims were too small to articulate their distress, leaving them
without a means to ask for help. Following the arrest
of the workers, Happy Heart's Daycare has since closed its doors.
A family in Ediwah County, Alabama, is asking for the
public's help and locating a missing man. The Ediwah County
(04:22):
Sheriff's Office is asking for people to be on the lookout.
John William Billy Malcolm, thirty five, was last seen on
New Year's Day in the area of Alford's Bend and
Riverside Drive. Malcolm is six'. Four he has brown hair
and blue. Eyes out of concern for the individual's safety
and well, being The sheriff's office is requesting that if
(04:45):
anyone has any information regarding his whereabouts that reach out
to law enforcement. Immediately the number to call two five
six five four six two eight two Five for the
latest crime injustice. News Follow Crime alert hourly update on
your favorite podcasting app with This crimelordimnical part
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