August 23
Aug 23
The Ariel Castro Kidnappings
A chilling account of three young women abducted by Ariel Castro in Cleveland, Ohio, held captive for years, and their eventual escape in 2013, which shocked the nation and prompted vital changes in missing persons' case handling.
Aug 23
The Stockholm Syndrome Hostage Standoff
In August 1973, a seemingly routine bank robbery in Stockholm turned into an international spectacle, capturing the world's attention and giving rise to the term "Stockholm Syndrome." Over the course of six tense days, the bond between captors and hostages defied expectations, challenging the boundaries of fear, survival, and human connection.
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