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Recent Examples of kidnapper
Police released surveillance photos and videos of a masked kidnapper, after all, but were never able to identify the person.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Apr. 2026
Jeff claimed on World Radio in 2023 that Schipper had sent his parents letters from prison pretending to be a Southern woman who had experienced her own kidnapping, chosen to forgive her kidnapper and asked the judge for a lesser sentence for him.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 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
However, Sheriff Nanos explained that the kidnapper could still possibly target someone else.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Now a kidnapper is after the little sister of the dead men and she’s saved by Alice and Rex, who are not attack dogs but can still inflict pain.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Apr. 2026
Jeff claimed on World Radio in 2023 that Schipper had sent his parents letters from prison pretending to be a Southern woman who had experienced her own kidnapping, chosen to forgive her kidnapper and asked the judge for a lesser sentence for him.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 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
However, Sheriff Nanos explained that the kidnapper could still possibly target someone else.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Now a kidnapper is after the little sister of the dead men and she’s saved by Alice and Rex, who are not attack dogs but can still inflict pain.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidnapper
Noun
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But her abductor allows Dawkins to see and speak to her electronically.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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When Kotb asked how Guthrie reacted to seeing images of the abductor taken from Ring camera footage, Guthrie worked hard to keep her composure.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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This anti-theft sling bag has lockable zippers, a hidden back pocket, and RFID-blocking technology—all of which will deter potential pickpockets while docked at each port.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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According to Barcelona police, pickpocket thefts account for roughly 48 percent of crime in the Spanish city.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Managers called in police after Allen allegedly spent weeks assisting the shoplifters without detection.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Kidnapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidnapper. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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