In this episode, we uncover the terrifying true story behind Taken In Broad Daylight, the Lifetime movie based on the abduction of 17-year-old Anne Sluti. In April 2001, Anne was kidnapped in broad daylight from a Nebraska shopping mall by convicted felon Anthony Steven Wright. What followed was a harrowing six-day ordeal that stretched across multiple states and showcased Anne’s remarkable courage, intelligence, and determination to survive.

We’ll break down how the real-life events unfolded, explore how accurately the film portrayed her experience, and discuss the psychological strength that helped Anne turn from victim to survivor.

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mSZZCNFjSs

https://nebraska.tv/archive/what-ever-happened-to-anne-sluti

Deadly Demands Season 1, Episode 6 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/abducted-girl-returns-home

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/340/724/588043/

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