NCJ Number
118855
Journal
Terrorism, Violence, Insurgency Journal Volume: 5 Issue: 3 Dated: (Winter 1985) Pages: 8-11
Date Published
1985
Length
4 pages
Annotation
The choice of a kidnapping victim requires much research and thought by the terrorist group.
Abstract
Terrorist groups have numerous targets because they have various interests: financial, social, and self-perpetuation. Terrorists keep files of news clippings of potential kidnapping victims and follow a 2-phase victim analysis process. The first phase involves analyzing this data. The second phase is an operative one which begins with an investigation of the life of the potential victim. This stage culminates with a report containing scrupulous annotations of every circumstance considered favorable for future developments. Terrorists will infiltrate a person's life to get as much information as possible and to ensure the success of the operation. 1 note.