Synopsis
We meet the men and women who came face to face with some of the world's most notorious murderers yet escaped with their lives. Featuring extraordinary first-hand testimony from the survivors, alongside commentary from criminologists and forensic psychologists, this series shares real-life stories of abduction, torture and rescue, providing a unique insight into the behaviour of convicted killers from those who managed to escape them.
Episodes
Season 11
The Railroad KillerIn Kentucky, Holly survived an attack by serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz. In the UK, Caroline Roberts was held hostage by Fred and Rose West.45m2
Jennifer/StephanieHow Jennifer survived a horrifying ordeal by serial killer Andrew Urdiales, who murdered eight women. And the kidnapping of estate agent Stephanie Slater by murderer Michael Sams.45m3
Kris/AnthonyIn 1976,15-year-old Kris survived a brutal attack at the hands of serial killer; In 2022, Anthony Burke unwittingly set up two dates with a homophobic murderer.45m4
Kala/TracyThe stories of Kala, who survived horrific torture at the hands of serial killer Todd Kohlhepp, and Tracy, who survived a horrific attack by Peter Sutcliffe, aka the Yorkshire Ripper.45m5
Billy/ShastaIn Germany, Billy survived 18 months of horrific torture at the hands of one of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. And the terrifying tale of eight-year-old Shasta, kidnapped by Joseph Edward Duncan III.45m6
Colin/CynthiaIn Australia: how British hitchhiker Colin escaped the clutches of Ivan Milat, the 'Backpacker Murderer'. And the terrifying tale of Cynthia Vigil-Jaramillo, abducted by David Parker Ray, the 'Toy-Box Killer'.45m
The Railroad KillerIn Kentucky, Holly survived an attack by serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz. In the UK, Caroline Roberts was held hostage by Fred and Rose West.45m2Jennifer/StephanieHow Jennifer survived a horrifying ordeal by serial killer Andrew Urdiales, who murdered eight women. And the kidnapping of estate agent Stephanie Slater by murderer Michael Sams.45m3Kris/AnthonyIn 1976,15-year-old Kris survived a brutal attack at the hands of serial killer; In 2022, Anthony Burke unwittingly set up two dates with a homophobic murderer.45m4Kala/TracyThe stories of Kala, who survived horrific torture at the hands of serial killer Todd Kohlhepp, and Tracy, who survived a horrific attack by Peter Sutcliffe, aka the Yorkshire Ripper.45m5Billy/ShastaIn Germany, Billy survived 18 months of horrific torture at the hands of one of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. And the terrifying tale of eight-year-old Shasta, kidnapped by Joseph Edward Duncan III.45m6Colin/CynthiaIn Australia: how British hitchhiker Colin escaped the clutches of Ivan Milat, the 'Backpacker Murderer'. And the terrifying tale of Cynthia Vigil-Jaramillo, abducted by David Parker Ray, the 'Toy-Box Killer'.45mCast
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