CH4 News Analysis on Cleveland Kidnap And Rescue

ByCBG Reading Time: 1 minute

Over the weekend video of the police breaking in to rescuse the three abductees Cleveland was released. Following the kidnapper’s charging and the reaction of his family, the women have since appealed for privacy, showing the media has learned zero from Jaycee Lee Dugard’s rescue and return in how to treat victims of this specific kidnap and abuse situation. Channel 4 news In England had a good discussion about it late last week which you can view here. (Flash required)

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