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‘Wheels of Terror’ at 35 – The Stranger Danger Panic of the 1980s

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If you grew up in the ‘80s, you might recall the Stranger Danger Panic that ignited after Etan Patz’s abduction in 1979 and the kidnapping/murder of Adam

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How the “Stranger Danger” Panic of the 1980s Helped Give Rise to Mass Incarceration

The 1980s saw the spread of a nationwide panic about “stranger danger,” a supposed epidemic of child kidnappings and murders. Under the guise of protecting children, the media-driven hysteria helped spur mass incarceration.

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‘Wheels of Terror’ at 35 – The Stranger Danger Panic of the 1980s

If you grew up in the ‘80s, you might recall the Stranger Danger Panic that ignited after Etan Patz’s abduction in 1979 and the kidnapping/murder of Adam

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Bloody Disgusting! broke the news in on Friday, April 4, 2025.
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