Trapped In A Coffin-Sized Box For Seven Years: Colleen Stan's Harrowing Escape And Testimony

Trapped In A Coffin-Sized Box For Seven Years: Colleen Stan's Harrowing Escape And Testimony

In 1956, Colleen J. Stan was a carefree young woman who liked to hitchhike. She turned down two risky rides before accepting a lift from a friendly-looking couple with a baby. This made her feel safe, but she had no idea what was coming. The ride that seemed harmless would lead to unimaginable suffering.

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In May 1977, Colleen traveled from Eugene, OR, to Northern California. She was a smart hitchhiker who picked her rides carefully. She met Janice and Cameron Hooker, a young couple who seemed nice and offered her a ride. Colleen felt happy and safe with them, unaware of the danger ahead.

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Colleen was excited to celebrate her friend's birthday. The trip started well, but after half an hour, Cameron turned onto a dirt road and threatened her with a knife. He gagged her, tied her up, and put her in a hidden box in the car's trunk. He made her wear a heavy, soundproof headbox and took her to a basement in their home, where she would be held captive for years.

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