[jandji]

"I believe the kidnapping was staged. The kidnappers waited for an opportune day to enter the premises (they probably knew of the award ceremonies on the eve of the 5th). Entered the backyard of the home and placed a chair under the window (distraction #1). Entered the residence with the help of a key. Roamed around the home to get familiar with it" only lois and ed and supposedly liz went to the award assembly. charles was left in charge of the rest of the kids. so no way an unfamiliar person was in the house roaming around.