Encyclopedia.com kidnapping, in law, the taking away of a person by force, threat, or deceit, with intent to cause him to be detained against his will. Kidnapping may be done for ransom or for political or other purposes. http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/k1/kidnappi.asp - More
FBI.gov FBI's Kidnappings and Missing Persons - Kidnapping and Missing Persons Investigations. http://www.fbi.gov/mostwant/kidnap/kidmiss.htm - More