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In this episode, we examine the life and crimes of Richard Allen Davis—the man responsible for one of the most infamous child abduction cases in American history. Best known for the 1993 kidnapping and murder of 12-year-old Polly Klaas, Davis’s long and violent criminal past raises critical questions about the justice system, parole policies, and how repeat offenders slip through the cracks. We explore his troubled background, criminal evolution, and the aftermath of a case that forever changed American legal history.
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