Kidnap Cops

February 2006 for BBC 2

 

A shocking investigation into a wave of kidnappings in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where the mothers of famous footballers have become targets.

While filming the country's most notorious kidnapper known as 'Bin Laden' is arrested after a shoot-out. His observations in a remarkable interview behind bars reveal a cool, calculating man who sees his victims as a ticket out of poverty.

BBC2 / 2006

1 x 60 mins

Director: Benito Montorio

Associate Producer: David Notman-Watt

Filmed by: Ben Wheeler/Benito Montorio/David Notman-Watt

Executive Producer: Karen O'Connor