Real estate broker Leonard Moskovitz is rescued after being kidnapped and held for $500,000 ransom; two men are held as

Real estate broker Leonard Moskovitz is rescued after being kidnapped and held for $500,000 ransom; two men are held as

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Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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Leonard Moskowitz was kidnapped and held for 64 hours in San Francisco. A massive manhunt ensued, with the press withholding information due to a death threat. The ransom demand was initially $500,000, later reduced to $300,000, with communication through newspaper ads. A traced call led to the victim's rescue and the arrest of Harold Jackson and Joseph Lear. Thanks to effective police work and a press blackout, Moskowitz was safely reunited with his family.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial ransom demand for Leonard Moskowitz's release?

$1,000,000

$100,000

$500,000

$200,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the kidnappers communicate with Leonard Moskowitz's family?

Via email

By sending letters

Through phone calls

Using newspaper personal ads

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led the detectives to the kidnappers' location?

A traced telephone call

A surveillance video

A witness testimony

A ransom note

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the kidnappers arrested in the case?

Tom Harris and Jerry White

Harold Jackson and Joseph Lear

Michael Brown and Sarah Lee

John Doe and Jane Smith

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was credited for the successful resolution of the kidnapping case?

Public awareness

Advanced technology

Brilliant police work and a press blackout

International cooperation