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Mom's Brave 3-Year-Old Rescued from Kidnapper in Omaha

4/16/2026

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Noemi Guzman, a 31-year-old woman, allegedly slashed 3-year-old Cyler Hillman outside a Walmart in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 14, 2026, during a kidnapping attempt.
Guzman then forced the caretaker and Cyler Hillman outside after stealing a knife.
Officers intervened after Guzman refused to drop the weapon.
Cyler is recovering well after surgery.
Cyler's parents describe him as their brave little cowboy.

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Story summary

Noemi Guzman, a 31-year-old woman, allegedly slashed 3-year-old Cyler Hillman outside a Walmart in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 14, 2026, during a kidnapping attempt.
Guzman then forced the caretaker and Cyler Hillman outside after stealing a knife.
Officers intervened after Guzman refused to drop the weapon.
Cyler is recovering well after surgery.
Cyler's parents describe him as their brave little cowboy.