[KarlInOhio]

Relevant factoid: the majority of abducted children are dead within 4 hours, most of the rest within 24.

All abductions or just stranger abductions? I've heard that most abductions are really custody fights between parents/relatives over the child and are thus unlikely to kill the child.

[ctdonath2]

Sorry, shoulda specified “stranger”.
Thing is, when the kid is taken the difference may not be clear at the time - leaving one with few options but to assume the worst and work FAST. Good reason to be armed.