Who Would Abduct a Child? Insights from the FBI

Listen to this episode from Australian True Crime on Spotify. Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services.Retired FBI special agent Mark MacKizer, joins Criminologist and Forensic Anthropologist, Dr Xanthé Mallett to explore the realities of child abduction.They discuss the types of offenders, their motives, and how they select their victims, challenging common myths like the idea of ‘stranger danger.’Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here.Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé MallettGuest: Mark MacKizerExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.