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Jan Broberg reflects on life 52 years after being kidnapped twice by family friend

October 26, 2026 at 1:01 AM MT · via People.com · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Jan Broberg, kidnapped twice as a child in one of America's most infamous abduction cases, reflects on her life five decades later in a People magazine feature. Broberg's story—involving a family friend who manipulated her parents and the community around her—has resurfaced as a cautionary tale about grooming, coercion, and institutional failure. She has become an advocate for abuse awareness and survivor support.

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