I Escaped a Murderer

In this episode, we hear the stories of two women who escaped the clutches of notorious killers. In Kentucky, Holly survived a brutal attack at the hands of serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz, who was known as the ‘Railroad Killer', and travelled the US by train, murdering up to 23 men and women along the way. And we examine the terrifying tale of teenager Caroline Roberts who, in 1972, hitched a lift with notorious killers Fred and Rose West. She was held hostage in their home at 25 Cromwell Street, subjected to a night of sickening violence and abuse.

In California, Jennifer survived a horrifying ordeal at the hands of serial killer Andrew Urdiales, who brutally attacked and murdered eight women. And the terrifying tale of Birmingham estate agent Stephanie Slater. In 1992, she was kidnapped during a house viewing appointment by murderer Michael Sams.

In 1976,15-year-old Kris survived a brutal attack at the hands of serial killer by making a daring escape. In 2022, Anthony Burke unwittingly set up two dates with a homophobic murderer.