kidnapper
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Just over a week into the search, when the FBI released footage of the suspected kidnapper, it seemed that the suspect's capture was imminent.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
The family has released three previous videos saying they were willing to speak to the potential kidnapper, and asking to provide proof that her mother was alive.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
Nancy’s son, Camron Guthrie, released a video statement pleading with the kidnapper Thursday afternoon, around the time of the ransom letter’s first deadline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2026
Rather than risk a military confrontation, they forced American troops to play the role of the sleazy kidnapper sneaking in windows.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2026
“The name Miranda stands for people’s rights,” she said last fall, when I was upset because Robbie B. had told me during gym that I was named after a kidnapper.
From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
In a video posted to her Instagram account Monday, Guthrie said her family is “in a nightmare that will not end,” and asked potential kidnappers where to look for her mother.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Nigeria's military says it has rescued the widow of a retired general who himself had died at the weekend while being held by kidnappers.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
He added that troops would continue operations and track down the kidnappers.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
President Trump on Monday told the New York Post that the kidnappers would face “very, very severe — the most severe” punishment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
Yes, he’d made the phone call to Jenny Yen on an untraceable “burner” phone, just like the kidnappers and spies always did in paperback thrillers.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
