Showing results for "Stolen" in Biographies & Memoirs

“Stolen: A Life Interrupted” tells the heart-wrenching story of Lori, a mother whose life turns upside down in an instant. On October 8, 2012, what began as a normal autumn day quickly spirals into chaos when her son, Jared, suffers a life-threatening stroke at just fifteen years old. As Lori rushes to the hospital, she struggles with disbelief and fear, clinging to hope as doctors fight to save her son. Through the emotional journey of hospital stays, surgeries, and the struggle for answers, Lori reflects on the moments that defined their lives together.

A gripping chronicle of psychological manipulation and abuse at a “therapeutic” boarding school for troubled teens, and how one young woman fought to heal in the aftermath. At fifteen, Elizabeth Gilpin was an honor student, a state-ranked swimmer and a rising soccer star, but behind closed...

Stolen Knives takes listeners on an inspiring journey through the life of Master Chef Eric A. Truglas, detailing his evolution from a young boy in the suburbs of Paris to an esteemed culinary figure in the United States. The narrative begins with a heartfelt dedication to Truglas's children, Sophia and Vinzent, acknowledging the challenges of single fatherhood and the sacrifices made in pursuit of culinary excellence.

Bestselling author and teacher Casey Watson shares the horrifying true story of Kiera Bentley, a 12-year-old girl with a deeply shocking secret she’s too young to even understand. When Casey first meets Kiera, a small slight girl who’s just lashed out at a fellow pupil in assembly, she...

Sarah Sak's son, Anthony Walgate, was murdered by gay serial killer Stephen Port after they met on dating app Grindr. Stephen Port was sentenced to life imprisonment at the Old Bailey in November 2016. The case received extensive press coverage not only because of the horrific nature of the crimes but also because the police refused to investigate Anthony's death despite three more bodies being found in near identical circumstances. It was not until Scotland Yard's crime squad took over that Stephen Port was arrested, charged, convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

In 2012, Steve Green, billionaire and president of Hobby Lobby, announced a purchase of a Biblical artefact—a fragment of papyrus carrying lines from Paul's letter to the Romans, and dated to the second century CE. Noted scholar Roberta Mazza was stunned. When was this piece discovered, and how could Green acquire such a rare item? The answers, which Mazza spent the next ten years uncovering, came as a shock: the fragment had come from a famous collection held at Oxford University, and its rightful owners had no idea it had been sold.

Stolen Lives examines trafficking and slavery in Britain, hearing from those on the front line, including the police and charities involved with support and recovery. Powerful and moving testimony from survivors reveals the individual stories behind the headlines and charts one young woman’s terrifying and ultimately inspiring journey to freedom and independence. Finally, it shows us what we can do to make a difference.

As a true crime enthusiast, I'm always fascinated by the psychology behind these cases. What do you think drives people to commit these crimes? New cases every week. Stay tuned for our upcoming episode! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Stolen_Truth TikTok: ellie_achebe Instagram: ellie_achebe Business or collaboration email: ellie.acheb@gmail.com

Plunge into the captivating world of Nick Carter, a legendary detective born in the pages of dime store novels back in 1886. A host of authors, all adopting the pseudonym Nicholas Carter, have added to the rich tapestry of thrilling adventures featuring this celebrated American sleuth. In this particular tale, Nick is faced with a moral conundrum - should he aid a friend with a murky history or apprehend an infamous criminal, presumed dead, who is now orchestrating a fresh scheme? Can he save his friend or, with the support of his team, foil the criminals plan before its too late?

Canadian Nathalie Morin's four children cannot leave Saudi Arabia without exit visas signed by Nathalie's abusive husband. Her mother chronicles her decades-long struggle to bring her daughter and four grandchildren home to safety in Montreal.

What if the next billion-dollar idea is hidden in someone’s mind — and they’re giving it away for free? Welcome to The STOLEN $1B BLUEPRINT. Hosted by OZOWIE, a broke brain with Wi-Fi and wild thoughts, this show drops raw billion-dollar business ideas you’re free to steal, remix, or build. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just a vault of unbuilt genius — unlocked weekly. This is Gen Z intelligence from the streets of Africa to the edge of the digital world. Steal it. Remix it. Just don’t waste it. A @Zoeverse Original.

Hitchhiking was a rite of passage for teens in the 70s in the beautiful Pacific Northwest – until a charming predator turned their freedom into fear. Some managed to escape him, but police believe this good-looking stranger was responsible for the kidnapping, torture and murders of many more young women. The grieving families of his victims refuse to let their daughters and sisters be forgotten, and those who survived their run-ins with this killer lived to tell their own tales. Together, their stories paint a chilling portrait of a killer who hid in plain sight. This is the chronicle of ...

One night in April 2014, members of the terrorist organization Boko Haram raided the small town of Chibok in northeast Nigeria and abducted 276 young girls from the local boarding school. The event caused massive, international outrage. Using the hashtag "Bring Back Our Girls", politicians, activists, and celebrities from all around the world - among them First Lady Michelle Obama and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai - protested.

The captivating account of how Clint Lorance, a soldier who became a scapegoat for a corrupt military hierarchy, was falsely charged with war crimes, imprisoned, and eventually pardoned by President Trump. While out on patrol in Afghanistan, Clint Lorance learned that two men, both suspected...

Scams, cryptofraud, investment fraud, celebrity impersonation, romance baiting, sexploitation, crypto ATM fraud, job scams, toll scams, human trafficking... Stolen is a weekly podcast that uncovers the global rise of the transnational scam industry. Stolen investigates the global rise of digital crime — and the people caught in the crossfire. Join host Erin West — prosecutor, cybercrime investigator, global keynote speaker, and your guide into the dark corners of the internet. Hear from law enforcement, cyberfraud experts, and the survivors who’ve lived through the crimes. These are ...

Your personal identity describes who you are, who you aspire to be, or who people perceive you to be. The majority of us have been told in our lives at one time or another that we can be whoever or whatever we want to be, but what happens when someone else makes that decision for you without your honest consent? Stolen Identity is a story about a young man's battle with a dysfunctional family, a faulty criminal justice system, and oppressive society to distinguish who he really is from who they have labeled him as and virtually created him to be.

From the time she was a little girl, Maryam rebelled against the terrible second-class existence that was her destiny as an Afghan woman. She had witnessed the miserable fate of her grandmother and three aunts, and wished she had been born a boy. As a feisty teenager in Kabul, she was outraged when the Russians invaded her country. After she made a public show of defiance, she had to flee the country for her life. A new life of freedom seemed within her grasp, but her father arranged a traditional marriage to a fellow Afghan, who turned out to be a violent man....

The Louvre Heist: The Allure of Stolen Beauty explores our timeless obsession with jewels, glamour, and the thrill of the forbidden. This three-part series delves into the psychology of desire, the myth of the perfect heist, and what beauty truly means once it’s gone. A story about power, temptation, and the glittering edge between admiration and obsession. ✨ Discover more thought-provoking and beautifully told podcasts at Quiet Please AI — where every story shines a little brighter.

A True Crime Podcast. Focusing on MMIW and missing and murdered children.

STOLEN LIVES is a podcast dedicated to spreading the stories of those who are forgotten. Those whose lives were stolen. The missing and murdered. STOLEN LIVES tells the stories of these people to keep their memory alive.