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Prairie Gates

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8. Ransoms get paid all the time

Reply to walkingman (Reply #2)

Sun Feb 8, 2026, 12:11 AM

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Not so much in the US, but kidnapping for ransom is common in Mexico and other places.

Law enforcement doesn't prevent people from paying ransoms if they want to.

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I'm Having Questions As To How The Kidnappers Get Nancy Back To The Family..... [View all] global1 Saturday OP

Sadly the kidnappers are concerned about 2 things, money and not getting caught. dem4decades Saturday #1

Agree - maybe I watch too many TV series but once law enforcement gets involved... walkingman Saturday #2

Ransoms get paid all the time Prairie Gates Sunday #8

Easy. Greg_In_SF Saturday #3

But With All The Cameras Everywhere That's Too Risky For ..... global1 Saturday #4

I am holding out hope, but I'm beginning to fear the worst. hamsterjill Saturday #5

I'm also concerned about citizens and residents kidnapped off our streets by federal agents Mysterian Saturday #6

Who cares? VanceFan Sunday #7

Whoa, she's an old lady MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #9