I Thought He Was Killing My Son
Summary
This episode features three harrowing survival stories. First, the Baker family endures a 24-hour home invasion by a gang member who beats the father and injects their son with meth. Next, railroad worker Ryan stops runaway hazardous material cars from colliding, preventing a massive explosion but sustaining severe injuries. Finally, realtor Julie fights off an armed attacker in a vacant home, escaping after he loses his restraints.
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Home invasion begins: Darren and Chastity attacked
Son Dustin calms attacker; family held captive
Dustin injected with meth; family suffers in bathroom
Escape, rescue, and the attacker's sentencing
Ryan's story: Runaway train with hazardous materials
Ryan jumps on train to apply handbrake
Train stops; Ryan's injuries and reflection
Julie's story: Real estate agent attacked by James Parcher
Julie escapes zip ties and hides evidence
Julie tricks attacker and escapes through window
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