Victim Gets $45 Million In Philadelphia 'Basement Of Horrors' Case
A Philadelphia woman held captive for more than a decade in an alleged disability-benefit scheme has won a $45 million civil judgment.
A Philadelphia woman held captive for more than a decade in an alleged disability-benefit scheme has won a $45 million civil judgment.
There are new charges in the case of four mentally challenged adults who were found imprisoned in the basement of a building in Northeast Philadelphia earlier this year.
CBS 3 has learned Philadelphia detectives searched the basement and garage of a Northeast Philadelphia home this afternoon, looking for possible evidence that may link the 2005 death of a 59-year-old woman to alleged basement of horror suspects Linda Ann Weston and three others.
The suspected ringleader of an alleged Social Security fraud scheme in which police say mentally disabled people were held captive in a basement may not completely understand the seriousness of the charges against her, her lawyer said Monday.
The three suspects charged with keeping four mentally disabled adults locked in a basement as part of an alleged social security fraud scheme are expected to make their first appearances in court Monday.
The parents of one of the four mentally disabled people found chained in a Tacony basement last weekend will seek custody of their grandchildren.
Eyewitness News is once again uncovering new information in the basement of horror case.
Vicky Weston says when she gave up custody of her daughter Beatrice to her sister Linda Ann Weston, she had no idea she was handing her over to a woman Vicky now calls "the devil".
Philadelphia police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the horrific discovery of the four malnourished, mentally incapacitated adults being held captive in a basement in Northeast Philadelphia.
A complete rundown of the suspects and victims involved in the "Basement of Horrors" case in Northeast Philadelphia.
Venus Weston believes her sister Linda Ann is capable of all the things police have accused her of and worse.
New disturbing details emerged on Tuesday as police continue their investigation into the horrific discovery of the four malnourished, mentally incapacitated adults being held captive in a basement in Northeast Philadelphia.
The sub basement in Tacony barely gave four mentally challenged captives enough room to move. It was a prison, much like the one Linda Ann Weston kept Bernardo Ramos in 30 years ago.
As the investigation continues into four mentally disabled adults found locked in the basement of a northeast Philadelphia apartment building, police say there may be dozens more victims by the group headed up by alleged ring-leader Linda Ann Weston.
In an Eyewitness News exclusive, three victims who were held captive inside a Northeast Philadelphia basement described the horrific ordeal.
A missing 15-year-old girl from Florida has turned up in Philadelphia and appears to be linked to a case involving four adults who were held against their will inside a Tacony basement.
On Monday night, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey gave reporters a first-hand look at the dungeon-like sub-basement in which police say four mentally challenged adults were held captive.
Police are investigating a situation in Tacony home where four adults were found locked in a room suffering from malnutrition.
Wednesday is hot and sunny, but tomorrow the Delaware Valley will see a marginal risk for severe weather as storms with potentially strong gusts and heavy downpours move in.
All of the improvements should be completed before the 2027 college football season gets underway.
Ranger Suárez stuck out 10 over seven innings and improved to 9-0 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their MLB-best 35th win, a 5-2 victory over the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers.
In a TikTok video Stephen Callahan posted, he said his 5-year-old son was physically assaulted by a fourth-grade special needs student last Thursday while they were both at Keystone Elementary.
South Jersey lawmakers are demanding answers following a CBS News Philadelphia investigation into the collapse of a retaining wall on the I-295 Direct Connect project.
Two women, who appear to be mother and daughter, were found stabbed to death in the basement of a home in Philadelphia's Crescentville section Tuesday, police said.
Wednesday is hot and sunny, but tomorrow the Delaware Valley will see a marginal risk for severe weather as storms with potentially strong gusts and heavy downpours move in.
Bryce Harper is doing more than just helping the Phillies to baseball's best record. The slugger recently helped a Haddonfield senior ask his date to prom.
All of the improvements should be completed before the 2027 college football season gets underway.
South Jersey lawmakers are demanding answers following a CBS News Philadelphia investigation into the collapse of a retaining wall on the I-295 Direct Connect project.
Wednesday is hot and sunny, but tomorrow the Delaware Valley will see a marginal risk for severe weather as storms with potentially strong gusts and heavy downpours move in.
In a TikTok video Stephen Callahan posted, he said his 5-year-old son was physically assaulted by a fourth-grade special needs student last Thursday while they were both at Keystone Elementary.
Many first responders were honored for how they care for the community in Norristown Tuesday. Some saved lives. Some fought crime. All were recognized for their hard work.
ReadyPhiladelphia said I-76 eastbound near Penn Medicine Station was closed Tuesday afternoon because of a brush fire on railroad tracks.
Two women, who appear to be mother and daughter, were found stabbed to death in the basement of a home in Philadelphia's Crescentville section Tuesday, police said.
Wednesday is hot and sunny, but tomorrow the Delaware Valley will see a marginal risk for severe weather as storms with potentially strong gusts and heavy downpours move in.
South Jersey lawmakers are demanding answers following a CBS News Philadelphia investigation into the collapse of a retaining wall on the I-295 Direct Connect project.
Trenton has launched a new campaign to get more kids tested for lead poisoning after hundreds of students may have been exposed at a local school.
A 19-year-old man was killed while riding a mini bike that collided with a van in Evesham, New Jersey, Monday night, police said. No charges have been filed in the crash yet.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is closely monitoring a stray bottlenose dolphin that's stuck in a small creek in Cape May, New Jersey.
Wednesday is hot and sunny, but tomorrow the Delaware Valley will see a marginal risk for severe weather as storms with potentially strong gusts and heavy downpours move in.
Tuesday starts out with dense fog in parts of our region that will lift as the day goes on. Warm temperatures continue into the weekend with a chance of thunderstorms Thursday.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Newark, Delaware, on Monday night, police said.
Some bands of clouds are likely to pass by throughout the day, but skies will stay partly to mostly sunny heading into the afternoon with highs near 80 Monday.
Sunday will see high temperatures near 75 in Philadelphia, with a mix of sunny and partly cloudy skies. Heading into the week, our first shot at the 80s comes Tuesday.
Pennsylvania health officials are warning of three locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties where measles exposures could have happened.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
Along with Philadelphia, Frontier will offer service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham.
Business owners in Wildwood, New Jersey, talk about the impact Memorial Day weekend has on their bottom line.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
ReadyPhiladelphia said I-76 eastbound near Penn Medicine Station was closed Tuesday afternoon because of a brush fire on railroad tracks.
Significant road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect May 19, for the SEIU 'Unions for All' March. So here is an in-depth guide on what to know.
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia International Airport said an American Airlines flight bound for Memphis returned to PHL after a possible mechanical issue on Saturday.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took a regional rail train to Langhorne to pitch a plan to invest in SEPTA and other public transit.
The Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia was blocked at Broad Street after a crash early Wednesday morning.
Ranger Suárez stuck out 10 over seven innings and improved to 9-0 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their MLB-best 35th win, a 5-2 victory over the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers.
The Phillies' 12th annual Phantastic Auction raised over a half-million dollars for charity. Here are the winning bids.
Bryce Harper is doing more than just helping the Phillies to baseball's best record. The slugger recently helped a Haddonfield senior ask his date to prom.
Wide receiver DeVante Parker retired on Monday after signing with the Philadelphia Eagles in March and playing in the NFL for nine seasons.
Kody Clemens is only on the Philadelphia Phillies because Trea Turner is injured, but he's doing all he can to stick around when Turner returns in a couple of weeks.
The Great Chefs Event, run by Marc Vetri, is one of Philadelphia's premier food events – and there are no signs of it slowing down in 2024.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
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More than 100 people braved rainy weather outside at the Dell Music Center on Saturday to honor R&B and soul legend and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
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Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
Wednesday will be another hot and sunny day in Philadelphia, but potentially intense storms are the story for Thursday. There's a chance for some scattered storms Wednesday night north and west of the city, while tomorrow will see some locally gusty showers with brief but intense downpours. Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper stepped up to the plate to help Haddonfield Memorial High School senior Jake Portella ask his date to the prom. Harper and Portella recently surprised Giulia Leonetti, a huge Phillies fan, at her door. No surprise, she said yes!
The viral video of Phillies slugger Bryce Harper helping a South Jersey senior with his "promposal" all started with a knock on his door.
The Philadelphia region can expect morning fog turning to sun Wednesday with a high of 86. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast, plus a Memorial Day weekend weather preview.
A mother and daughter were found stabbed to death in the basement of a home in Philadelphia's Crescentville section Tuesday afternoon, police said. Neighbors told CBS News Philadelphia they were in shock.