South Carolina kidnapping is a criminal act of forcibly taking away a person without their consent and against their will. This type of kidnapping is considered a felony crime and is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both. The three main types of South Carolina kidnapping are kidnapping for ransom, kidnapping for extortion, and kidnapping for felony murder. Kidnapping for ransom occurs when an individual is held for ransom until a certain amount of money is paid. Kidnapping for extortion is when an individual is taken away and held until the victim, or a third party, pays money or gives up something of value to secure the release of the victim. Finally, kidnapping for felony murder occurs when an individual is killed during the commission of a kidnapping crime. If convicted of South Carolina kidnapping, the accused may face severe penalties which may include life imprisonment and hefty fines.