The six-part series will offer viewers an inside look into the motivations behind hostage situations, the history between abductees and their captors, and the moments that led to standoffs with law enforcement officials. Through authentic audio recordings from police negotiation tapes, re-enactments and expert testimony, the series will provide insight into the actions required by law enforcement to safely de-escalate tense situations and save the lives of innocent bystanders.
Episode 1
A woman's acrimonious divorce from her husband goes from bad to worse when, on the day of their final court appearance, he abducts her.
Episode 2
For four years, Laura Black couldn't rid herself of ESL coworker Richard Farley's unwanted attention. Richard is ultimately fired for his extreme behavior. No one could imagine the horror Richard had in mind, until he returns to the office, guns in hand.
Episode 3
While robbing a bank at gunpoint, Paula Gutierrez and Chino DeJesus kill a police officer, then they storm an apartment and take a student hostage, leading to a four-hour standoff that comes to a tragic end.
Episode 4
Single mother Lois Platt writes to Larry Hill in prison, then he escapes, shows up at her house and takes her and her children hostage.
Episode 5
College student Mehrdad Dashti opens fire in a Berkeley, Calif., bar, then holds the patrons hostage for eight hours.
Episode 6
Teenager Anne Sluti is abducted by 200-pound fugitive Tony Zappa at a shopping mall, causing detectives to despair until an unexpected call comes in -- from Anne.
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