In 2006, 17-year-old Ashley Reeves went missing from her home in Millstadt, Illinois, sparking a desperate search that led investigators to a chilling discovery. This episode covers her incredible physical recovery and the legal battle to bring her attacker to justice. It is a profound story of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable trauma.

Resources:

https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/where-is-sam-shelton-who-tried-to-kill-ashley-reeves-now

https://www.stlpr.org/other/2007-05-08/former-teacher-accused-of-attempted-murder-tries-to-kill-himself

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/former-freeburg-teacher-sam-shelton-released-on-parole/63-f8205723-76f0-4b8c-8512-272d81c6ed5f

https://people.com/teacher-who-choked-17-year-old-student-left-her-woods-after-believing-she-was-dead-is-released-8639074

https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article131231334.html

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