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Infant abductors

A W Burgess1, A G Burgess, E B Dowdell

  • 1University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia 19104, USA.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|September 1, 1995
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Kidnappers detailed four infant abduction phases, from planning to discovery. Motivations included personal and interpersonal pressures, with force levels varying from none to lethal.

Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Forensic Psychology

Background:

  • Infant abduction is a rare but severe crime.
  • Understanding offender motivations and methodologies is crucial for prevention and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the distinct phases involved in infant abduction.
  • To explore the underlying motivations driving abductors.
  • To characterize the range of force used during infant abductions.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of admitted kidnappers' accounts.
  • Identification of sequential phases in the abduction process.
  • Categorization of abductor motivations and force levels.

Main Results:

  • Four key phases were identified: setting the stage, planning, abduction, and post-abduction discovery.

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  • Primary motivations cited were personal and interpersonal pressures.
  • The use of force during abduction varied significantly, from non-violent to lethal.

    • Conclusions:

    • Infant abduction is a complex process with identifiable stages.
    • Understanding abductor psychology and situational pressures is vital for law enforcement and child protection.
    • The spectrum of force employed highlights the unpredictable danger involved.