Chapter
Dealing with Fear During Captivity
51:29 - 1:02:15 (10:45)
A victim of kidnapping recalls the physical and emotional trauma he endured, including the constant fear and pressure to maintain silence in order to protect others.
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The victim of a sexual assault in a conservative, Christian community speaks out about the devastating emotional impact and feelings of shame and unworthiness that survivors often experience.
51:29 - 52:43 (01:14)
Summary
The victim of a sexual assault in a conservative, Christian community speaks out about the devastating emotional impact and feelings of shame and unworthiness that survivors often experience. The emphasis on remaining pure and chaste can add to the stigma and fear of speaking out or seeking help.
ChapterDealing with Fear During Captivity
EpisodeSURVIVED: Elizabeth Smart
PodcastCrime Junkie
A former hostage reflects on how her captors took away everything that gave her life meaning, while also instilling an intense fear that she would be responsible for the death of others.
52:43 - 58:18 (05:34)
Summary
A former hostage reflects on how her captors took away everything that gave her life meaning, while also instilling an intense fear that she would be responsible for the death of others. She also discusses how her childhood pledge to avoid drugs and alcohol added an additional layer of pressure to the situation.
ChapterDealing with Fear During Captivity
EpisodeSURVIVED: Elizabeth Smart
PodcastCrime Junkie
Brian Mitchell used manipulation tactics on Wanda Barzee, including making her feel special and prohibiting her from speaking in public, to maintain control over her during their time as captors of Elizabeth Smart.
58:18 - 1:00:25 (02:06)
Summary
Brian Mitchell used manipulation tactics on Wanda Barzee, including making her feel special and prohibiting her from speaking in public, to maintain control over her during their time as captors of Elizabeth Smart.
ChapterDealing with Fear During Captivity
EpisodeSURVIVED: Elizabeth Smart
PodcastCrime Junkie
Brian David Mitchell, a fundamentalist with the Mormon faith kidnapped Elizabeth Smart, a 14-year old girl from her home in 2002 after receiving a commandment from God to find and kidnap girls between the ages of 10 and 14 years old.
1:00:26 - 1:02:15 (01:49)
Summary
Brian David Mitchell, a fundamentalist with the Mormon faith kidnapped Elizabeth Smart, a 14-year old girl from her home in 2002 after receiving a commandment from God to find and kidnap girls between the ages of 10 and 14 years old. Mitchell kept her hidden for months before she was rescued by police.