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Reg Murphy, Newspaper Editor Whose Kidnapping Riveted the U.S., Dies at 90

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Reg Murphy, Newspaper Editor Whose Kidnapping Riveted the U.S., Dies at 90

He made his mark on newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, but may be best known for having been abducted in Atlanta in 1974.

By Sam Roberts

Escaping a Kidnapper

Kidnapping and Hostages Suburbs Teenagers and Adolescence Washington (State)

Escaping a Kidnapper

Escaping a kidnapper at age 12.

By Kimberly Bridson

Edward Johnson, C.I.A. Hero in Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies at 81

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Edward Johnson, C.I.A. Hero in Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies at 81

He was a secret partner who helped rescue six American diplomats in 1980 by passing them off as a film crew. The caper inspired the movie “Argo.”

By Sam Roberts

The Best True Crime to Stream: Truly Random Crimes

American Nightmare (TV Program) Documentary Films and Programs I Survived ... (TV Program) I'll Be Gone in the Dark (TV Program) I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer (Book) Kidnapping and Hostages Missing Persons Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Podcasts Sex Crimes Television This Is Actually Happening (Radio Program)

The Best True Crime to Stream: Truly Random Crimes

Four picks across television, film and podcasting that highlight a fundamental human fear: complete lack of control.

By Maya Salam