Chapter

A Father's Forgiveness
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1:12:58 - 1:20:59 (08:01)

A father reads his daughter's statement in court forgiving the man who raped and set her on fire, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness in the healing process.

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Lydia Tillman survived a horrific attack that left her doused with bleach and set on fire by an assailant who had already murdered another woman.
1:12:58 - 1:14:48 (01:50)
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Crime
Summary

Lydia Tillman survived a horrific attack that left her doused with bleach and set on fire by an assailant who had already murdered another woman. Despite the devastating physical and emotional trauma she experienced, Lydia exhibited remarkable strength and forgiveness during her attacker's sentencing hearing.

Chapter
A Father's Forgiveness
Episode
Deadly Connection
Podcast
Dateline NBC
A father reads a statement on behalf of his daughter who forgives her attacker, inspiring those in the courtroom with her strength and forgiveness.
1:14:50 - 1:15:40 (00:50)
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Forgiveness
Summary

A father reads a statement on behalf of his daughter who forgives her attacker, inspiring those in the courtroom with her strength and forgiveness.

Chapter
A Father's Forgiveness
Episode
Deadly Connection
Podcast
Dateline NBC
In this excerpt from The NPR Politics Podcast, Maria Hinojosa tells the story of how a ring given to her by her daughter, who was murdered and sexually assaulted, became a symbol of hope for another mother whose daughter went missing and was later found dead.
1:15:40 - 1:17:19 (01:39)
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Tragedy
Summary

In this excerpt from The NPR Politics Podcast, Maria Hinojosa tells the story of how a ring given to her by her daughter, who was murdered and sexually assaulted, became a symbol of hope for another mother whose daughter went missing and was later found dead.

Chapter
A Father's Forgiveness
Episode
Deadly Connection
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Lydia Tillman shares her story of recovering from a near-fatal attack and relearning how to speak while balancing her ambitions with her healing process.
1:17:19 - 1:18:55 (01:36)
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Recovery
Summary

Lydia Tillman shares her story of recovering from a near-fatal attack and relearning how to speak while balancing her ambitions with her healing process.

Chapter
A Father's Forgiveness
Episode
Deadly Connection
Podcast
Dateline NBC
A woman shares how she chose forgiveness and healing over bitterness after a traumatic experience, and how this helped her overcome fear and hatred.
1:18:55 - 1:20:59 (02:04)
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Forgiveness
Summary

A woman shares how she chose forgiveness and healing over bitterness after a traumatic experience, and how this helped her overcome fear and hatred. She also gives a gift to the interviewer as a symbol of choosing love.

Chapter
A Father's Forgiveness
Episode
Deadly Connection
Podcast
Dateline NBC