By Jenni Hesterman, Counterterrorism Expert
Counter Terror Forum

Augustin Roberto "Bobby" Salcedo was a school board member and assistant high school principal. Salcedo, 33, was abducted and killed by gunmen while visiting his wife's family in Mexico (Gomez Palacio) for the holidays. He was found dead Thursday in the northern state of Durango by Mexican authorities, his brother Carlos Salcedo said. Salcedo was abducted while he and his wife had dinner. Five other men were abducted at the same time and sadly, all were brutally executed.

Continue reading "Kidnapping on the Rise: California Asst Principal Abducted and Killed in Mexico" »

| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

By Jenni Hesterman

As discussed in my September 22nd blog, if you travel or work internationally, you are a potential target for criminals and terrorists who want to raise funds by putting a price on your life.

The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) is the primary clearinghouse for all data related to citizens killed, injured or kidnapped as a result of terrorist activity. The NCTC’s most recent report shows trend data from 2005, 2006 and 2007 concerning “noncombatant” kidnappings. Data shows that there has been a slight increase of kidnappings abroad, not just in Iraq and Afghanistan, but in other areas of instability, such as Africa and Central America.

Continue reading "Kidnapping for Profit on the Rise: Don’t Be a Victim" »

| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)