What Do Kidnappers Do to Make You Sleep?

Typically, the kidnapper would douse his white (for some reason) handkerchief in chloroform and then place it over the nostrils of an unsuspecting victim, who's usually the film's heroine. And instantly, she drops unconscious.

What do kidnappers use to knock people out?

Scopolamine has numerous legitimate medical uses but when used by rapists and criminals it renders their victims into a compliant zombie like state of which they remember nothing. ... These drugs make the victims weak, making them unconscious and unable to remember what happened.

How long does chloroform keep a person unconscious?

Scientists estimate that it would probably take around 5 minutes for an adult person to become unconscious from breathing though a cloth with chloroform on it. That is a long time, which would be filled with fighting.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.