abducted

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On a September night in 1961, Hill's grandfather Barney and his wife Betty believed they were abducted by aliens as they returned home from vacation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Elizabeth Smart—who made headlines when she was abducted at age 14—is now 38 and a married mother of three.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

During her hiatus from “Today,” Guthrie made a series of videos sharing the raw emotions she experienced since Nancy Guthrie was abducted while pleading for her return.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Kenyan police are investigating the reported disappearance of former Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju, amid claims he may have been abducted.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I don’t think she ever believed I’d been abducted, though she had always humored me because of Jesse and had laughed when I told her about the button.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson