abduction
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Behind the controversy about the book are lingering questions about Zambada’s 2024 abduction in Mexico and his arrival and subsequent arrest outside El Paso.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
No group has said it was behind Saturday's abduction and the army is still waiting for the kidnappers to contact the family, the army said.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
In January 2025, police closed their child abduction investigation, with a spokesperson saying Alex's family did not support it and there was "no realistic chance of prosecution".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Guthrie did not mention the situation with her mother’s abduction, but indicated her game show duties will be another step toward normalcy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
My brother was evaporating before my eyes, and I had to find a way of stopping this dreadful abduction.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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