1978 child Kidnapping

The 1978 child kidnapping is a tragic event that took place in 1978.

The event:
A kidnapper named Victor Hatchingson kidnapped a child named Garret Vigo Junior from his father Garret Vigo Senior. Garret Vigo Junior was tortured for 10 weeks.

Aftermath:
After 10 weeks, Victor's location was found. Victor, knowing his time was up, killed himself and took Garret Vigo Jr down with him. Once Garret found out his son was dead, he suffered depression and slipped into alcoholism.