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Recent Examples of kidnapper
The revelations get familial, psychological, and stunning, as do Joudrey’s conversations with the kidnapper, now in prison.
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Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Armando Chaguaceda, a Cuban historian, compared the regime to a kidnapper blaming his hostages’ suffering on those calling for their release.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
During the conversation, Clemente also spoke about the possibility that there was more than one kidnapper.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
Savannah said of the speculation that her fame inspired the kidnapper.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The absence of direct communication with the possible kidnapper and the lack of a clear ransom demand are highly unusual, former FBI agents said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
As the days wore on without a break in the case, the Guthrie family began to make public appeals to the kidnapper, ultimately offering a $1 million family reward.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Huskins and her husband, Aaron Quinn, are preparing to testify on behalf of a victims' privacy bill after discovering her kidnapper and his wife had been given copies of explicit case evidence during his trial.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Even before the positive results are in, Matteo turns out to be a chip off the old block by joining McGee in apprehending the kidnapper, a vengeful TURF staff cook.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Armando Chaguaceda, a Cuban historian, compared the regime to a kidnapper blaming his hostages’ suffering on those calling for their release.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
During the conversation, Clemente also spoke about the possibility that there was more than one kidnapper.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
Savannah said of the speculation that her fame inspired the kidnapper.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The absence of direct communication with the possible kidnapper and the lack of a clear ransom demand are highly unusual, former FBI agents said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
As the days wore on without a break in the case, the Guthrie family began to make public appeals to the kidnapper, ultimately offering a $1 million family reward.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Huskins and her husband, Aaron Quinn, are preparing to testify on behalf of a victims' privacy bill after discovering her kidnapper and his wife had been given copies of explicit case evidence during his trial.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Even before the positive results are in, Matteo turns out to be a chip off the old block by joining McGee in apprehending the kidnapper, a vengeful TURF staff cook.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidnapper
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The blood spatter on Nancy Guthrie's front porch suggests a single abductor took her out of her home, according to a former FBI profiler.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Athena, who stayed calm during her abduction and had the wherewithal to question her abductor, fought back when Horner was attacking her, prosecutors said, according to theStar-Telegramand NBC DFW.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The second carjacker, Kenneth Merritt, 29, also pleaded guilty and will be sentenced on June 9.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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His predecessor, Robert Devlin, had filed criminal charges against Brian North, a state trooper who fatally shot a carjacker armed with a knife as the man sat in a locked car at the end of a high-speed chase on I-95.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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The hijacker was killed when Turkish commandos stormed the airliner and freed the 40 passengers and crew.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Plus, score more pickpocket-friendly finds like the Osoce Sling Bag and Travelon Anti-theft Messenger Bag, starting at $15.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Footage of an American in Spain handling a pickpocket thief went viral when it was shared on social media, as viewers were amused by his quick reaction.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The most original movie of the summer stars Keke Palmer as Corvette, a professional shoplifter learning to harness the power of sisterly solidarity — and a magical portal — in Boots Riley’s inventive follow-up to Sorry to Bother You.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The scene involves an unsavory routine on how to recognize a shoplifter.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Kidnapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidnapper. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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