26 California children and their bus driver vanish into thin air - their miraculous appearance 16 hours later costs three people $5M

26 California children and their bus driver vanish into thin air - their miraculous appearance 16 hours later costs three people $5M

A kidnapping that happened all the way back in 1976 created not only villains but heroes as well. These days, when you Google the city of Chowchilla, California, the first suggestion that appears is “Chowchilla kidnapping.” Let’s revisit what makes this abduction so memorable — and the reason it ultimately led to a parade for Ed Ray. Today, if someone goes missing, a single phone call can help authorities quickly narrow down the suspects. But in…