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Man Indicted for Kidnapping Own Child | Kansas City News
A Missouri man, Justin Smith, 35, faces serious charges after allegedly kidnapping his own child and harassing the mom — a case now headed to jury trial. The drama began when Smith took the child during a heated argument at a business, drove off with the mom’s car, threatened suicide, and claimed he’d take the kid to Texas. Authorities responded swiftly with an Amber Alert, locating them safely on I-70 minutes later — no injuries reported. Smith admitted to the threats but said they were meant to provoke a reaction, claiming he planned to return the car. He’s jailed on a $20K bond, with his…
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