As Verna’s health deteriorates, the girls put their escape plan into motion, unaware that their harrowing image has made a shocking debut on newsstands and gripped the country’s attention.

The race is against time as they seize their only opportunity to either reclaim their lost freedom, or face the wrath of their captor.

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The Stolen Girls of Americus is a co-production of Accelerate Change and PushBlack. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support, please consider making a donation at www.stolengirlsofamericus.com.

This episode features performances by:

Joelle Denise as Shirley Green

Brooke Brown as Lorena Barnum

MJ VanDevere as Carol Barner

Leslie Taylor-Grover as Bernice Green

Debra Mittleman as Mabel Barnum

Precious Joubert as Helen Barner

Additional voice support includes:

Jareyah Bradley

Cindy Kamtchoum

Richie Kamtchoum

Zul Manzi

Bianca Tochi

Len Webb

Nate Woldu

Chris Yates

This episode is written by MJ Vandevere and Cydney Smith, and directed by Richie Kamtchoum.

The editor is Julian Blackmore, with engineering provided by Nathan Wizard and Yanii Evans. Original music composed by Julian Blackmore. Photo credit: Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos

Our producers are Jill Janairo, Darren Wallace, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh.

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