the captors or any detail of the kidnapping, it is imperative that this knowledge
be kept from his captors because it may cost the victim his or her life.
There are almost no circumstances in which an escape attempt is recommended.
The key word, however, is ‘‘almost.’’ The possibility of escape should not be considered
if the victim is goaded by impatience. Escape attempts should be viewed as a last resort,
not a time-saving device. By considering the abduction a long-term venture, the victim
will be less tempted by impatience. Escaped victims could find themselves lost in a remote,
inaccessible, alien region, without transportation, money, food, water, or shelter, and
perhaps unable to speak the local language. If recaptured (and not killed or