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Conviction December 8, 1963 Missing Person

Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping

Status Conviction
Type Missing Person
Date December 8, 1963
Location Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Victim Age 19
Gender Male

Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped from his hotel room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe on December 8, 1963. A ransom of $240,000 was paid. He was released after three days. The kidnappers Barry Keenan, Joe Amsler, and John Irwin were caught and convicted. Sinatra Jr. was unharmed.

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