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Kidnapped offers a detailed look at some of the most notorious kidnapping cases in American history, revealing how these events have haunted parents and shaped public perception for more than a century.
The book traces cases from the 1874 abduction of Charley Ross—labelled “the crime of the century”—to the infamous crimes of Leopold and Loeb, the custody battle surrounding Gloria Vanderbilt, and the widely publicized Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Fass also brings the reader to more recent disappearances such as those of Etan Patz in New York and Jacob Wetterling in Minnesota, and discusses the evolving landscape of missing‑child advocacy, industry, and public awareness.
Through these narratives, the author sheds light on broader societal themes, including parenting in America, media sensationalism, celebrity culture, policing and law enforcement, gender and sexuality issues, and mental health, offering fresh insights into how kidnapping shapes the American psyche.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Paula S. Fass
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