About this season
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 (6)
1. The Railroad Killer
Aired 9 September 2024 • 45 min
In Kentucky, Holly survived an attack by serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz. In the UK, Caroline Roberts was held hostage by Fred and Rose West.
2. Jennifer/Stephanie
Aired 9 September 2024 • 45 min
How 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.
3. Kris/Anthony
Aired 9 September 2024 • 45 min
In 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.
4. Kala/Tracy
Aired 9 September 2024 • 45 min
The 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.
5. Billy/Shasta
Aired 9 September 2024 • 45 min
In 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.
6. Colin/Cynthia
Aired 9 September 2024 • 45 min
In 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'.