22-19-1. Kidnapping--Aggravated kidnapping in the first degree--Class of felony.

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Any person who, either unlawfully removes another person from the other's place of residence or employment, or who unlawfully removes another person a substantial distance from the vicinity where the other was at the commencement of the removal, or who unlawfully confines another person for a substantial period of time, with any of the following purposes:

(1)To hold for ransom or reward, or as a shield or hostage; or

(2)To facilitate the commission of any felony or flight thereafter; or

(3)To inflict bodily injury on or to terrorize the victim or another; or

(4)To interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function; or

(5)To take or entice away a child under the age of fourteen years with intent to detain and conceal such child;