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New Leads In The 1988 Abduction Of Polaroid Mystery Teen Tara Calico — Can You Help?

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New Leads In The 1988 Abduction Of Polaroid Mystery Teen Tara Calico — Can You Help?

Did Joran Van Der Sloot Confess to Killing Natalee Holloway?

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Did Joran Van Der Sloot Confess to Killing Natalee Holloway?

Cops Allege Georgia Man Tried to Abduct 9-Year-Old Boy From Walmart Bathroom

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The child resisted, broke free, and ran for help, prompting police to say, “The little boy did everything right.”
Cops Allege Georgia Man Tried to Abduct 9-Year-Old Boy From Walmart Bathroom

Elizabeth Smart: 5 Facts About The Abduction Survivor

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Since her rescue, Elizabeth Smart has rebuilt her life. She has become an advocate for victims of rape and sex trafficking, and uses her platform on social media to speak out publicly.
Elizabeth Smart: 5 Facts About The Abduction Survivor

No Jail Time For Man Who Met Teen On Anorexia Site & Held Her Captive For A Year

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Michael Wysolovski pleaded guilty, did 8 months behind bars, and ended up being sentenced to “time served” for raping, torturing, and imprisoning the teenage victim.
No Jail Time For Man Who Met Teen On Anorexia Site & Held Her Captive For A Year

Cops: Cleveland Girl, 11, Hero After Saving 6-Year-Old Brother From Attempted Abduction

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She said, “I just grabbed my brother and went into the backyard because there was no time to panic. You just have to go with it.”
Cops: Cleveland Girl, 11, Hero After Saving 6-Year-Old Brother From Attempted Abduction

Indiana Woman Outsmarts Kidnapper, Drives Him to Police Station During Abduction

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The temporary and quick-thinking captive noticed the police station, did a U-turn, and ran to safety.
Indiana Woman Outsmarts Kidnapper, Drives Him to Police Station During Abduction

Stacy Peterson's Sister: 'I Know Where Her Remains Are & I'll Dive for Them Myself'

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Stacy Peterson's Sister: 'I Know Where Her Remains Are & I'll Dive for Them Myself'

Retiring FBI Agent Is Surprised By Man He Rescued As A Kidnapped Baby 22 Years Ago

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Stewart Rembert was kidnapped when he was a newborn baby.
Retiring FBI Agent Is Surprised By Man He Rescued As A Kidnapped Baby 22 Years Ago

Elizabeth Smart's Paroled Captor Moves To Home Steps Away From Elementary School

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Registered sex offender Wanda Barzee was released from prison years earlier than previously anticipated for her role in the infamous Utah kidnapping.
Elizabeth Smart's Paroled Captor Moves To Home Steps Away From Elementary School

Valerie Reyes' Ex Charged: 'She Died During Sex & I Stuffed Her Body In A Suitcase'

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Javier Da Silva claims that during the sexual encounter, Valerie fell on the floor and hit her head.
Valerie Reyes' Ex Charged: 'She Died During Sex & I Stuffed Her Body In A Suitcase'

Cops: Rideshare Driver Allegedly Abducted Toddler; Said Dad Had Sold The Girl For $10k

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Pennsylvania authorities are searching for two-year-old Nalani Johnson.
Cops: Rideshare Driver Allegedly Abducted Toddler; Said Dad Had Sold The Girl For $10k

Father Who Abducted Son Suspected Of Traveling The World To Avoid Capture

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Last sighting of the father and son was in October 2009 in a hospital in Melaka, Ayer Keroh, Malaysia.
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Father Who Abducted Son Suspected Of Traveling The World To Avoid Capture

Cops Say Woman Rescued Herself & 3 Sons From Kidnapper With “Please Call 911” Note

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Authorities say the ploy worked and that William Jamal Wilksinson has been arrested on multiple charges, including unlawful imprisonment.
Cops Say Woman Rescued Herself & 3 Sons From Kidnapper With “Please Call 911” Note

Woman Escapes Weeks-Long Captivity By Trucker Accused Of Kidnapping Her, Police Said

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The two allegedly met on a dating app.
Woman Escapes Weeks-Long Captivity By Trucker Accused Of Kidnapping Her, Police Said

Seattle Dad 'Made A Bad Decision' & Vanished With His Daughter

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Julia Potter vanished with her father after he lost custody in 2014.
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Seattle Dad 'Made A Bad Decision' & Vanished With His Daughter

Married Oregon Man Charged With Murders Of Alleged Mistress & Their 3-Year-Old Son

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Family members told investigators that Karissa Fretwell had been involved in a court case with Michael Wolfe, who is William's biological father, over unpaid child support.
Married Oregon Man Charged With Murders Of Alleged Mistress & Their 3-Year-Old Son

Good Samaritans Thwart Man's Attempt To Kidnap Little Girl He Stalked & Threw In Car

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“No way in the world was I going to let him leave,” said hero Alex Salas.
Good Samaritans Thwart Man's Attempt To Kidnap Little Girl He Stalked & Threw In Car
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