Colonel Vaughan Witten, Ph.D., a psychologist and coal miner's son, is a decorated war veteran and retired Command Chief Master Sergeant in the USAF. He has dedicated his efforts to unveiling the psycho-social dynamics surrounding the ancient and ever-evolving practice of various types and motivations of slavery. Colonel Witten's focus extends to Chattel slavery, Domestic service, Pawnshop, and Military forms of this depraved bondage activity. His pursuit of expanding the knowledge base and understanding of slavery, both in historical and contemporary contexts, is exemplary and promises significant benefits to society.