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This Entitled Rich Guy Kidnapped 26 Kids // The Chowchilla Kidnapping
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- Jul 15, 2026
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- 501
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Summary
1976, three kidnappers hijacked a school bus in Chowchilla, California. They buried the hostages in a ventilated moving van inside a Livermore rock quarry for a 5 million dollar ransom. After 16 hours, the group successfully dug their way out, leading to the captors' swift capture and conviction.