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Recent Examples of kidnapper
Clemente is not the only one who has said that someone close to the kidnapper might be the best way to find out what happened.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
However, the fact that the FBI was able to recover video anyway likely shocked the kidnapper, Clemente said, and someone in his orbit should have been able to pick up the signs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
In March, authorities found that black gloves thought to be from the kidnapper, and found 2 miles from Guthrie's home, belonged to a restaurant worker not connected to the case, according to DNA results.
—Sarah Lapidus, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The revelations get familial, psychological, and stunning, as do Joudrey’s conversations with the kidnapper, now in prison.
—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
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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
However, the fact that the FBI was able to recover video anyway likely shocked the kidnapper, Clemente said, and someone in his orbit should have been able to pick up the signs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
In March, authorities found that black gloves thought to be from the kidnapper, and found 2 miles from Guthrie's home, belonged to a restaurant worker not connected to the case, according to DNA results.
—Sarah Lapidus, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The revelations get familial, psychological, and stunning, as do Joudrey’s conversations with the kidnapper, now in prison.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidnapper
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At the 100-day mark, the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie could hang on a strand of DNA that's still being evaluated by scientists at the FBI laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, in hopes of identifying her abductor.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The case has garnered global attention and a number of vocal critics blaming investigators for a lack of progress in quickly locating Guthrie and her abductor.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
12 May 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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Since Sylvie hasn’t exactly been taking good care of herself, her niece, Céline (India Hair), who owns half the apartment, sets her up with a young drifter, Adam (Adam Bessa), who rescued Céline from a subway pickpocket.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Bags with open-top designs are an easy target for pickpockets.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 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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Meat has become a primary target for shoplifters, according to recent data.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kidnapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidnapper. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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