Missing father, son, 5, found

Friday, April 9, 2004 | 11:11 a.m.

A man suspected of killing his wife was found this morning with his 5-year-old son after a statewide Amber Alert, Metro Police said.

Police had been looking for Craig Bingaman since his wife was found dead Tuesday. Police said Bingaman had called a police detective and said he had "hurt" his wife.

Authorities had been searching for Bingaman and his 5-year-old son, Donovan, since using the Amber Alert system, which broadcast the man's description and notice that police were looking for him.

Investigators believed the boy had been staying with family members and said they would pursue charges, if applicable, against anyone who helped Bingaman.

"Anyone who is holding Donovan will be charged with a felony for aiding and abetting in the concealment of Donovan," Metro Missing Persons Sgt. Tom Wagner said today, noting that such an act -- even if it is being done out of kindness or concern for the boy's safety -- is treated as false imprisonment."

Bingaman, 23, is being sought in the strangulation of his wife, Tiffany, in their apartment in the 5300 block of Redberry Street near Rancho Drive and Cheyenne Avenue.

Police believe Craig may be staying with family or friends.

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