Episode 144: The Woman in a Box

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#crimechatwithnatandkat presents this week's Episode 144: The Woman in a Box! This story comes with a heavy warning—as one of the most extreme cases of abduction, torture, and captivity—even too disturbing for Hollywood! In 1972, in California, 19-year-old Cameron Hooker manipulated and love-bombed his 15-year-old soon-to-be wife, Janice, forcing her into a life of abuse volatile sexual fantasies. After a few years of marriage, Janice wanted to start a family and his torturing needed to stop. They came to an agreement—kidnap a woman, hold her captive, becoming Cameron's non-consenting sex slave. On May 19, 1977, Cameron, Janice and their new baby were out on a drive when Cameron spotted a pretty, young hitchhiker alone on the side of the road—20-year-old Colleen Stan. Colleen was forced to live in a coffin-like box for more than seven years, endu ...