The Knife: A True Crime Podcast A Morning Run
Mar 27, 2025
Darun Henry, a personal trainer, influencer, and mother of two, shares her harrowing experience of being attacked during a morning run in Toronto. She discusses her split-second decision that led to capturing her assailant, highlighting her journey from vulnerability to empowerment. The conversation dives into the emotional aftermath of trauma and the systemic failures in the justice system she encountered. Darun emphasizes the importance of knowing victims' rights and empowerment, shedding light on the complexities victims face on their paths to justice.
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Darune's Morning Jog Attack
- Darune Henry was attacked during her morning jog by a man who tried to strangle her. She punched him in the face and screamed for help, which scared him away.
- She recorded the attacker fleeing, which became vital evidence for police and raised community awareness.
Video Goes Viral for Justice
- Darune posted the video of her attacker after police delayed publicizing the report. The video went viral, gaining hundreds of thousands of views worldwide and sparking both support and victim blaming.
- The viral attention pressured authorities to finally post the police report.
Second Attack and Identification
- A second similar attack occurred six days later, involving the same attacker and a knife.
- Darune helped identify Paul Youssef through photo lineups, recognizing him from the look in his eyes during her attack.