He is a Sick, Dangerous Man // The Jake Patterson Kidnapping Story
Summary
This episode details the 2018 kidnapping of 13-year-old Jamie in Gordon, Wisconsin, by disturbed local Jake. After murdering her parents and abducting her, Jake held her captive for 88 days, trapping her under his bed during visits from family. The story concludes with Jamie’s daring escape from the remote cabin, where she was spotted by a passerby and rescued by police.
Topics discussed
Sponsored segment for the film La Bola Negra
Introduction to the kidnapper, Jake
Jake's disturbing fantasies and spotting Jamie
Preparation for the crime and failed attempts
The break-in and murder of Jamie's father
Hiding in the bathroom and abduction of Jamie
Life in the cabin and hiding under the bed
Abuse, police search, and passage of time
Sponsored segment and transition to escape
Jamie's escape and rescue by a passerby
Arrest, sentencing, and closing ad
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