Unused / unissued material - no paperwork - dates unclear or unknown.
American voiceover.
Title "Warning Kidnappers" (T/C obscures company name)
Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
Two rough looking men walk into the room, they are described as the Ghetto / Gettle Kidnappers. CU pan of Jimmy Kirk, Larry Kerigan (sp?) and Roy Williams. The men are fingerprinted. CU of 'the gang's girls' - Joan Burke and Loretta Woody.
Shots of Gettle family. CU Mr Gettle talking to the camera about his kidnapping.
Tucson, Arizona.
People gathered outside house. CU of Six year old June Robles who was kidnapped and held in a hole. She is held by her parents. Family shots. CU June's legs to show the scars caused by the chains that bound her. Shots of sand pit in which she was held for 19 days. Her parents inspect the hole. Men examine the corrugated iron box in which she was buried. The voiceover suggests that the kidnappers should face death for what they have done. CU June Robles.
N.B. All spellings are suspect due to lack of paperwork.
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