The Anatomy Of A Kidnapping – A Brand new course on Udemy
Following on from the success of The Ransom Drop, and How To Deliver A Ransom, there is now a full interactive online course available on Udemy. It’s titled ‘The Anatomy Of A Kidnapping’.
In 2025 I was invited to a leading British university in London to lecture to both the BSc and Masters courses in crime science. I now lecture there every year. A version of that lecture, and wow there were some great questions, is now available to everyone.
This two hour course is ideal for security professionals, business travellers who are exposed to high risk environments, authors writing with a K&R theme, and those with a detailed interest in crime science.
What You’ll Learn
- Understand the Kidnap for Ransom process in detail.
- Understand the Organised Crime Business Model and why Kidnap for Ransom is one of the oldest crimes in the civilised world.
- Learn how criminals value a hostage and come up with their initial demand for a ransom.
- Proof of Life, what is it, when is it used, what makes a good proof of life question, and what makes a bad one?
- Learn how professional response consultants support a family during a kidnap for ransom incident.
- How to deliver a ransom. How do professional security managers manage the risks when delivering a ransom and rescuing the hostages?
- Should you pay a ransom? Consider both sides of the ethical argument when paying a ransom.
- Why do kidnap for ransom incidents sometimes have an unsuccessful outcome. What are the common mistakes made by the criminals, or the families that respond?
- Understand the legal considerations when paying a ransom for the humanitarian release of a hostage.
There are lots of free sample videos to try before you consider buying on Udemy and you can check them out with this link.
Still not sure? Take a peek at this one minute promo video on Youtube to see the trailer for Udemy Lecture – The Anatomy Of A Kidnapping.
How To Deliver A Ransom – The Book.
Would you like to also learn more about how Kidnap for Ransom works in the real world, not Hollywood? Consider reading How To Deliver A Ransom, also by Rob Phayre. It’s a true crime, gritty look at the world of Kidnap For Ransom.