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*When a child goes missing, the first 3 hours are the most crucial in finding the child safely. Approximately 76.2% of abducted children who are murdered are dead within three hours of the abduction. | *When a child goes missing, the first 3 hours are the most crucial in finding the child safely. Approximately 76.2% of abducted children who are murdered are dead within three hours of the abduction. | ||
*Every year, more than 800,000 children are missing in the United States. | *Every year, more than 800,000 children are missing in the United States. | ||
*In 1980, roughly 150,000 people were reported missing per year. Now the number is 900,000. | *'''In 1980, roughly 150,000 people were reported missing per year. Now the number is 900,000.''' | ||
*Over 2,300 Americans are reported missing every day | *Over 2,300 Americans are reported missing every day | ||
*In most jurisdictions, missing persons cases receive low priority. Authorities are already working homicides, robberies, rapes, assaults, traffic issues, and crime prevention. | *In most jurisdictions, missing persons cases receive low priority. Authorities are already working homicides, robberies, rapes, assaults, traffic issues, and crime prevention. | ||