Cleveland Kidnapping Survivor Michelle Knight Turns Tragedy to Triumph with Fundraiser 10 Years After Rescue

Deborah Feingold. It has been nearly 10 years sinceMichelle Knight was rescuedfrom being held captive inside a Cleveland home for more than a decade — and she plans to celebrate. On May 6, the 10-year anniversary of her rescue, Knight will be raising money for her nonprofit groupUnleashed Animal Rescueat a dinner and raffle. The title of the event is “Tragedy to Triumph: An Evening with Michelle Knight.” Knight, who founded the non-profit, accepts unwanted animals and nurtures them back to good health before connecting them with people, particularly those who need animal support, and placing them in forever homes.

Cleveland Kidnapping Survivors: Where Are They Now?

In 2013, kidnapping victimAmanda Berrymiraculously escaped from a boarded-up Cleveland home after nearly a decade of captivity and called 911. “Help me. I’m Amanda Berry,” she told the dispatcher. “I’ve been kidnapped and missing for 10 years. I am here.I am free now.” Since then, thethree women have gone their separate waysand continue to heal from the decade-long trauma. Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight. Here is everything to know about Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight 10 years after their rescue.

Cleveland Man Accused of Killing Teen Girlfriend, Leaving Her Body on His Balcony for Months Until Eviction

Audreona Barnes.Photo: Facebook An Ohio man is accused of killing his teen girlfriend and leaving her body on the balcony of his apartment. Bennie Washington, 39, is facing charges of aggravated murder and gross abuse of a corpse in the death of 18-year-old Audreona Barnes, who was reported missing on July 30. A housecleaner discovered her remains on March 17 on the top floor balcony of Washington’s former apartment,FOX 8reported.

Cleveland Mayor's Grandson, 24, Dies in Shooting

Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson.Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Frank Q. Jackson, the 24-year-old grandson of Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson, was killed in a Sunday shooting, police said. “The Cleveland Division of Police Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting death of 24 year old Frank Q. Jackson which occurred today at the location of Sidaway & E. 70th St. at approx 9pm,” officialswrote on Twittershortly after midnight on Monday. They urged “anyone with information regarding this matter” to call a tip line at 216-623-5464.

Cleveland Survivor Michelle Knight Hopes to Reunite with Other Two Women Someday: 'Let's Move On'

Michelle Knight and her husband Miguel Rodriguez.Photo: Melanie Acevedo On the sixth anniversary of Michelle Knight’sescape from the abductorwho kept her chained inside his Cleveland home, along with two other women, for more than a decade, Knight continues to keep moving forward. Knight, 38, has spent the years after captivity working on herself, and says she’s ready to give back to others – includingAmanda Berry and Gina DeJesus, who she hasn’t spoken to since they escaped from Ariel Castro’s home in 2013.