Not Released Unharmed

Rich with little-known details in the
infamous Lindbergh kidnapping case, the day Machine-Gun
Kelly coined the term "G-Men," and the events and
trails-of-evidence in a variety of kidnappings, Not Released
Unharmed- Kidnap Victims offers a fascinating look at
historical highlights of American crime and investigation.
Written by retired FBI Special Agent Donald L. Smith, the
book is a survey of tragedy juxtaposed with rescue and
relief; of pursuit and capture; of justice and injustice. In
these stories, some kidnap victims survive, some do not.
Some of the characters are scarred for life, others find
forgiveness and redemption. But, just as Smith entitles his
book, none are released unharmed. A preview of actual FBI
cases covered in this book: Wood evidence (the
ladder) in the Lindbergh case trial and some previously
undisclosed evidence. Kidnap of a wealthy Oklahoma
oil man, his captivity and release nine days later.
Machine Gun Kelly captured unarmed and afraid, shouting the
famous line "Don't shoot G-men! Don't shoot G-men".
Kidnapping of a 9-year-old boy who was released after seven
days. Years later he gave a job to one of his kidnappers
because he credited him with saving his life. Also included
is an account of a recent telephone interview between this
victim (now over 80) and the author. A 72-year-old
businessman who was kidnapped. A $50,000 ransom was paid but
he was not released. About a week afterward, one of the
kidnappers shot him, then turned and shot his own partner.
He buried both in the same grave. A boy kidnapped
from his school by a woman claiming to be his aunt. Ransom
was paid, but the boy had been killed right after his
abduction. The kidnappers were apprehended, tried and
executed. The kicker-over half of the $600,000 was never
found, though one vehemently claimed the money was in his
possession when he was arrested by two police officers. The
officers were tried and sent to prison. The m