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List of kidnappings: 2000–2009

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The following is a list of kidnappings that occurred in the 2000s, summarizing the events of each case, including instances of celebrity abductions, claimed hoaxes, suspected kidnappings, extradition abductions, and mass kidnappings.

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  39. ^ Sheeran, Thomas; Coyne, John (7 May 2013). "Police Facing Questions in 3 Women's Ohio Rescue". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
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  72. ^ Moran, Jack (September 22, 2009). "Killer's guilty plea brings family closure". Eugene Register-Guard.
  73. ^ "Goldman Custody Battle: Grandmother Vows to Continue Battle in Brazilian Court". ABC News.
  74. ^ "Leigh Matthews Murder: Father Says Family 'Still in Limbo' with 'No Answers Forthcoming'". News 24. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
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  83. ^ "Iain Packer found guilty of Emma Caldwell murder". BBC News. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
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