20 FAILED Kidnapping Attempts Caught on Camera

These kidnappings did not go to plan. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most spine-chilling recordings of botched abduction plots. Our countdown of failed kidnapping attempts caught on camera includes John Marshall Randolph, Sonny Alloway, Esther Daniels, Santiago Salcedo, and more! Which of these shocking incidents left you the most terrified? Let us know in the comments.

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[WatchMojo]

Which of these shocking incidents left you the most terrified? Let us know in the comments.

[dxmeister]

The problem is the justice system keeps letting these monsters free.

[TG-hpog]

Imagine all those who didnt get away.
I HATE child predators, they dont deserve ANY life.

[blondewriter]

The mom who chases the kidnapper while holding onto her toddler is a badass. Damn.

[csfjiop]

Can we take a moment to recognize all the heroes in these clips, the girls and women who fought the criminals, the bystanders who intervened, the officers who investigated, and the parents and grandparents who leapt into action.

[PerfectlyImperfect]

People doing this in broad daylight in front of people is just…wow.

[rathey]

I'm so glad you show their names and faces. It's horrible when people hide their identities so there can be more possible victims.

[marieparrott]

I am shocked that nobody helped the mom whilst her daughter was being dragged around the dollar store!! 😡😡

[knivspit]

trying to kidnap a kid is already insane but doing it when the parent is literally right there...like these people should never see daylight again

[pizanoce]

Not guilty by reason of insanity is the most bs ruling…

[SoundOfOceanBlue]

Excuse me? On parole for manslaughter?! Found NOT guilty on the grounds of insanity!!!! Justice system is broken 😡🤬 Where is the justice for these kids! Castrate the criminals and lock them away for life!

[Gypsys-demon-baby]

Every video was terrifying, imagine how many situations like this ended in tragedy

[Potatoe-fu]

That last one with the slime was so smart. The whole encounter lasted only seconds and caught her by complete surprise, but she still managed to think to put the slime on him as evidence.

[debbieprokop]

I'm nearly seventy years old and I can honestly say without a doubt that the most dangerous threat to American citizenry is the judicial system. Judges. Without a doubt.

[mercedesdrake]

this list has me teary eyed, especially thinking about all those children who could have been taken.
thank God all these people are ok now.

[superstill]

Im so glad for the people who immediately jumped into action instead of just filming. We all need to help keep an eye on one another, especially our most fragile children. There are monsters among us.

[kristenlogan]

That girl at the end is frigging iconic!!! More reason everyone should watch SVU. So smart!

[COMPFUNK]

What’s _really_ shocking is that there are enough examples for this list.

[babygoblingamer]

the fact that people think is a good idea to do this in the first place is disgusting 😣😢

[pippa]

Scary how easily this can happen, and how often. Think of all the abductions that are NOT on camera.