kidnapper

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In 1976, son James, then 28, fought off would-be kidnapers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2023

“You get a lot of practice in prison. I used to stand up in front of these cold-blooded murderers and kidnapers — and make ’em laugh.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2022

That mood was sorely tested on Thursday morning, when the kidnapers turned the screws further with the release of a videotape in which Cicippio read a statement urging quick action for the release of Obeid.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was not even willing to send Assistant Secretary of State John Kelly to Damascus to arrange Polhill's release for fear Kelly might be drawn into negotiating with the kidnapers.

From Time Magazine Archive

I just know I could count on him if I was in danger from burglars or kidnapers or anything.

From The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales by Connell, Richard