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When was J. Paul Getty's grandson kidnapped?
On July 10, 1973, 'Ndrangheta kidnappers abducted J. Paul Getty's 16-year-old grandson
Are there any other interesting aspects about J. Paul Getty's grandson's kidnapping?
J. Paul Getty was reluctant to pay, as he felt that it could have put his other grandchildren in danger
Where was J. Paul Getty's grandson J Paul Getty III when he was kidnapped?
While living in Rome in 1973, J. Paul Getty's grandson, J. Paul Getty III, was kidnapped
What was J. Paul Getty III doing in rome?
J. Paul Getty III lived a bohemian lifestyle, living in a squat, frequenting nightclubs, and taking part in left-wing demonstrations.

Question: Was the ransom paid?
Self-contained rewrite: Was the ransom paid for J. Paul Getty III's ransom?