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 two previous videos saying they are willing to speak with the potentail kidnapper, and asking to provide proof that her mother was alive.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
Savannah Guthrie and her two siblings posted a tearful video Wednesday in which they pleaded for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, and asked her possible kidnapper to communicate with them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 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
He thought of Roza, of her kidnapper, and bitterness sanded his tongue.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
Savannah Guthrie continued her calls for kidnappers to return her mother Nancy Guthrie, as the investigation into the elder Guthrie’s disappearance surpasses its six-month mark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
"Nigeria is not safe -- terrorists, kidnappers, bandits everywhere," said Becky Alegbe, a street vendor in Abuja.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Nigerian army spokesman Lt-Col Aliyu Danja said it was unclear where the abductors were moving their hostages when troops intercepted them, adding that the army was now attempting to track the kidnappers.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The “Today” co-host appeared to ask kidnappers where to search for Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared nearly six months ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 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
