What is it like to face death and make it out alive? Based on the groundbreaking A&E television series, I Survived documents harrowing stories of human endurance. In their own words, survivors recall how they overcame unbelievable circumstances that changed their lives forever.
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In November of 1986, 25-year-old Josephina Rivera's life comes to a devastating halt when she's kidnapped by 43-year-old Gary Heidnik. Over the next four months, Josephina lives shackled in a basement while her captor abducts four more women to hold hostage in his "house of horrors." Josephina recounts a gripping tale of endurance and the shrewd calculations that helped her devise a plan of escape. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Apartments.com - To find whatever you’re searching for and...
Survivor Morgan Rowan describes for the first time on television how she was brutally attacked in 1968 by social gadfly Rodney Alcala, during a party at his Hollywood home. Just three weeks later, Alcala would abduct and attack 8-year-old Tali Shapiro, who describes her chilling assault in her own words. Morgan and Tali were the only survivors of soon to be serial killer Rodney Alcala, who was convicted of five Southern California murders in the 1970's. Alcala was so wickedly brazen that he actu...
In November of 2016, Tiffany Taylor is held captive and brutally assaulted in Essex County, New Jersey after agreeing to give a ride to a man in exchange for some much-needed cash. What she doesn’t realize however, is that her passenger is a serial killer - who’s killed twice before, and is out for blood. Tiffany recalls in her own words how she used her quick wit and drive to survive to manipulate her would-be killer into unwittingly granting her a chance to escape his deadly clutches. Apartmen...
In September of 1975, 14-year-old David McVicker is abducted while hitchhiking home from a friend’s house in Garden Grove, CA. His assailant, William Bonin, has an appetite for assaulting young men and boys, and just four short years after attacking David, Bonin embarks on an all out killing spree. David recounts in his own words his persistence and unfailing bravery in the mission to lock up the Freeway Killer, one of the most notoriously vicious serial killers to ever terrorize Southern Califo...
On March 23, 1997, during just his third day of work at a local fast food restaurant, Jose Ramirez Gonzalez, along with three co-workers were attacked. Jose’s three colleagues were shot to death while Jose was stabbed and left for dead. Their attacker was 39-year-old Paul Dennis Reid Jr: a country-star wannabe who spent nights robbing fast food joints and killing innocent workers. Jose recounts the night he faced off with Paul Dennis Reid in a stock room and managed to survive. A second survivor...
In November of 1988, 27-year-old Enietra Margette is walking to a party in South Los Angeles, when a neatly dressed man in a souped-up orange pinto offers her a ride. Soon after getting into the car, the driver, Lonnie Franklin, shoots the young passenger point blank in the chest. By this time, he had already committed a string of grisly murders in the city. Enietra recounts in her own words her resilience and keen insights that helped her outwit the would-be murderer. Apartments.com - To find w...
In August of 1978, 14-year-old Lisa Gilbert and her 13-year-old brother, Randy, were attacked by a stranger in their newly built home in Lansing, Michigan. Their attacker was 23-year-old Don Miller. Miller was also a suspect in multiple local disappearance cases spanning the Lansing/East Lansing area. Lisa and Randy each recount Don Miller’s attacks on them; East Lansing Detective, Rick Westgate offers insight into the investigation; and author, Rod Sadler provides additional commentary. Omaha S...
In 1999, Cynthia Vigil was abducted and held captive for 3 horrific days in Truth or Consequences, NM. Cynthia managed to escape and report her experience to the police. Once her kidnapper, David Parker Ray, is taken to jail, an intense FBI investigation revealed that he has an entire torture chamber unlike anything investigators have ever seen called The Toy Box. Cynthia's heroic escape opens up a Pandora's box of kidnappings, torture and murder. In this episode, Cynthia recounts her incredible...
In September of 2008, Vanessa Gay met Anthony Sowell on a sidewalk in Cleveland Ohio. He invited her to share drinks and drugs at his home. She was unaware that she was walking into a house where 11 of his victims had been hidden and buried. Vanessa recounts her escape from death, as Detective Lemmy Griffin and Prosecutor Rick Bombik walk us through this murderer's capture and sentencing. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Angi - Download the free Angi too today or visit Angi.com Apartments...
Terri and one of her daughters are taken hostage by Terri’s ex-husband who was a law enforcement officer. James’ home is invaded by two masked men who bind he and his wife before they threaten to blind him. Walter has survived a small plane crash only to find himself covered in aviation fuel. Apartments.com - To find whatever you’re searching for and more visit apartments.com the place to find a place. Tempo - Check out TempoMeals.com/SURVIVED for 60% off your first box! See Privacy Policy at ht...
In 1992, 19-year-old Fabienne Witherspoon was trying to help a man down on his luck when he attacked her in her own home. In this episode, Fabienne describes how she bravely waged a physical and psychological war against the man who tried to kill her and helped police apprehend Tommy Lynn Sells. However, the vagrant murderer was not easily stopped. The Coast to Coast Killer was responsible for dozens of brutal deaths across the country before his killing spree was finally brought to an end. Mint...
In November 2011, 48-year-old Scott Davis sat in the backseat of a musty Buick–traveling on a rural highway in the Ohio Appalachia. He thought he was on his way to a gig as a farm caretaker, a job he secured on Craigslist. But it was a murderous trap, laid by a psychopathic serial killer named Richard Beasley. Beasley had already murdered three men during a four-month stretch before he encountered Scott. After the shooting, Beasley remained armed, dangerous and on the lamb. Would police be able ...
Debbie is taken from her home and sexually assaulted by a man who tells her he and his friend will kill her entire family if she resists. Ray and his friend spend ten hours floating in the Pacific Ocean after engine failure causes their plane to crash on the way to Hawaii. Jasmine is shot six times by her ex who also shoots three of her friends. Apartments.com - To find whatever you’re searching for and more visit apartments.com the place to find a place. Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote...
In November of 1984, 17-year-old Lisa McVey Noland was biking home from her job working the night shift at a local Tampa donut shop when she was suddenly snatched off her bike and abducted. Her assailant, 31-year-old Bobby Joe Long, had already killed at least ten women before holding Lisa hostage in his apartment. Lisa recounts in her own words her resilience and the keen insights that helped her outwit her would-be murderer. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Apartments.com - To find what...
In January of 1981, 18-year-old Cheryl Bartlett Fann was walking home late at night with her fianc Bud, when they were suddenly abducted and taken to an abandoned garage. The assailants, Anthony and Nathaniel Cook had already kidnapped and killed at least two people in Toledo, Ohio. Cheryl recounts in her own words her resilience and the keen insights that helped her outwit the would-be murderers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
When a gunman opens fire in a crowded cafeteria Suzanna sees her father shot dead right in front of her. Kirby, a pastor also caught in the gunfire, sees seven of his friends slaughtered. Raegan’s ex-boyfriend viciously attacks her and her new partner with a crowbar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
This episode features three gripping stories of survival against extreme odds. Anita describes being abducted and held captive in a metal box for eight days, enduring sexual abuse before a dramatic police rescue. Brothers Jim and Glenn detail their terrifying ordeal of being struck by lightning on Mount Whitney, resulting in severe injuries and the tragic loss of another hiker. Finally, Sabray recounts fighting back against a violent assailant during a propane delivery, enduring serious injuries while protecting herself and another victim. These narratives highlight remarkable human courage and determination in the face of life-threatening situations.
This episode recounts three terrifying survival ordeals. Wayne and Mary describe being trapped in their home during a train derailment that released a lethal chlorine gas cloud, leading to tragic losses. Linda shares her horrifying experience of being run off the road, brutally stabbed, set on fire, and left for dead by meth-addled attackers. Finally, Holly narrates her nightmare encounter with a serial killer who murdered her boyfriend and assaulted her, forcing her to feign death to survive. These accounts highlight incredible resilience in the face of extreme danger and loss.
This episode shares the chilling stories of Crystal and Joanna, two women who endured severe domestic violence and sexual assault from their partners. Crystal navigated repeated rapes and death threats from her husband, ultimately escaping and fighting for legal reform. Joanna, after surviving a controlling relationship and sexual assault, faced a near-fatal shotgun attack from her ex-boyfriend and now powerfully advocates against dating violence. Both women exemplify incredible resilience and courage.
Jennifer fights back with incredible courage when an intruder breaks into her apartment and sexually assaults and stabs her. Sampson, a corn farmer in Kershaw County, was attempting to dislodge a corn cob stuck in his harvester when his hand is pulled into the machine. Norina is working as an elementary school principal when a man with a machete attacks her. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
This episode features three chilling survival stories: Midzi's abduction on her eighth birthday, held for days and sexually assaulted; Tammy's brutal knife attack and escape up a steep hill; and Leona's terrifying shooting while hiking with her husband, who tragically died. Each narrative highlights the victims' incredible courage and will to live in the face of extreme violence, culminating in their dramatic escapes and the subsequent pursuit of justice.
This episode features three incredible survival stories. Donna recounts her terrifying abduction and sexual assault while her baby was in the car, and her subsequent fight for justice. Mike shares his harrowing 18-hour battle for survival in Lake Huron after his plane crashed, detailing his physical and mental struggles against the elements. Finally, Sheila reveals the shocking brutality of domestic violence, where she was raped and stabbed by her husband and another man, only surviving by playing dead.
Three distinct survival stories unfold: Dan and Danielle endure a terrifying abduction, rape, and shooting, battling the elements and their attacker's cruelty. Brothers James and David face freezing death after falling through river ice during a snowmobiling trip. Finally, Karli recounts two separate, horrific acid attacks and kidnappings, bravely fighting for her life each time. The episode delves into the sheer will to survive and the long-lasting impacts of such traumas.
This episode shares three gripping true survival stories. A heavily pregnant woman confronts a disturbed individual who attempts to abduct her unborn child, forcing her into a desperate act of self-defense. Next, a couple recounts their terrifying ordeal of clinging to their home's rafters as Hurricane Ike obliterates their Texas Gulf Coast town. Finally, a woman details her harrowing fight for survival against a masked attacker who secretly lived in her home before a brutal assault.
Experience three incredible tales of survival against overwhelming odds. First, Jen endures a brutal and prolonged attack by her boyfriend armed with a meat cleaver, fighting for her life and children. Next, Blake and Neil recount their terrifying ordeal of being swept under ice during an Alaskan rafting trip, facing hypothermia and wilderness dangers. Finally, Tiffany shares her terrifying experience of a home invasion, sexual assault, and near-fatal throat cutting, and her courageous fight for escape and justice.
This episode recounts two harrowing survival stories. First, two women, Nina and Kim, battle a camouflaged attacker on a remote mountain trail, using their wits and a walking stick to escape. Then, Mike and Charles describe their fight for survival after their fishing vessel, the Eric, sinks during a storm in the Sea of Cortez, leaving them to endure 14 hours adrift. Both narratives highlight incredible courage and the will to live against overwhelming odds.
A woman survives being choked and raped by a new friend that hid his criminal past. A young mother survives over 25 stab wounds from her ex-boyfriend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
This episode features three intense survival stories. Angela, a 17-year-old, is abducted and sexually assaulted, using her wits to catalog details and ensure her attacker's capture. Pat, a farmer, faces a horrifying accident when his hand gets caught in a combine, forcing him to make an impossible choice to survive. Finally, 14-year-old Tricia endures a brutal stabbing by a friend, fighting for her life and later for justice over a decade. The episode highlights their resilience and the long-term impact of their ordeals.
A 15-year-old is snatched off the street on an early morning run. A man goes head-to-head with a killer chimpanzee, and a woman is shot and left for dead in a freezer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Teri is jammed into a trash can filled with snow and left to die by her ex-husband. Angela scrambles to escape a gruesome pile up of injured bodies after an escalator malfunctions at a sports stadium. Ed is jumped by three men with knives in a random attack carried out as part of a gang initiation. Mint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/survived Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progre...
