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Between 2002 and 2004. Ariel Castro kidnapped three girls, Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus, and held them captive in his home in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. He physically, mentally, emotionally, and sexually abused the girls. Castro impregnated both Knight and Berry. Over the years, Castro would attend public vigils for the girls and even join the search parties. On May 6, 2013, Castro left the home, accidentally leaving one of the doors unlocked. Berry tried to escape but couldn't get the bolted door open. She yelled for help. Neighbors rushed to help, getting her out of the basement and called 911. All three girls were rescued after 11 years of torture. Castro was arrested and charged with 977 counts. He was sentenced to a life sentence for each count plus 1,000 years. A month into is sentence, Ariel Castro was found hanging in his cell.