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The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping
02:37 - 10:32 (07:54)
In 1976, a school bus with 26 children was hijacked by three men in Chowchilla, California, leading to a terrifying kidnapping and manhunt.
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The history of the Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping, one of the most infamous crimes in American history that occurred in July 1976 is discussed.
02:37 - 03:45 (01:08)
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The history of the Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping, one of the most infamous crimes in American history that occurred in July 1976 is discussed. An insight into how this crime affected people is also shared.
ChapterThe Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping
EpisodeThe Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping
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In 1976, the Chow-chilla school bus kidnapping took place and is still considered the largest domestic kidnapping in US history.
03:46 - 05:14 (01:28)
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In 1976, the Chow-chilla school bus kidnapping took place and is still considered the largest domestic kidnapping in US history. It occurred in the small town of Chow-chilla and involved the kidnapping of 26 school children and their bus driver.
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Ed Ray was a 55-year-old school bus driver who crashed the bus, killing 20 students and injuring 14.
05:14 - 08:34 (03:19)
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Ed Ray was a 55-year-old school bus driver who crashed the bus, killing 20 students and injuring 14. The crash was likely caused by Ray's medical condition, but he also had a history of reckless driving and inappropriate behavior towards young girls.
ChapterThe Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping
EpisodeThe Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping
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Ed Ray, a retired bank president, was kidnapped and held for ransom in 1975.
08:34 - 10:32 (01:58)
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Ed Ray, a retired bank president, was kidnapped and held for ransom in 1975. He was kept in isolation and barely given anything to eat or drink, but was eventually rescued by the FBI.