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Case 268: Colleen Stan (Part 2)

Nov 25, 2023

In this gripping podcast, the second part of the Colleen Stan case is explored. Colleen endures abuse and witnesses the birth of her captor's child while hoping for freedom. She manipulates her captors to improve her quality of life and gains enough confidence to request a visit to her family, only to discover a terrifying underground dungeon. Colleen eventually escapes with Janice, but the aftermath reveals the lasting effects of her captivity. The podcast also uncovers the unsettling truth behind a seemingly pleasant neighborhood.

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Quick takeaways

Colleen Stan endured years of extreme physical and psychological abuse, including torture, bondage, and sexual assault.

Janice Hooker, Cameron's wife, confided in a friend about the abuse and made the brave decision to go to the police.

Colleen Stan's captivity was characterized by brainwashing, control, and constant fear, which prevented her from escaping.

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Colleen's Abduction and Captivity

Colleen Stan was kidnapped by Cameron Hooker and held captive for over seven years. Cameron and his wife Janice subjected Colleen to extreme physical and psychological abuse, including torture, bondage, and sexual assault. Colleen endured a life of slavery, living in a box under the bed, being forced to perform household chores, and being subjected to sadistic and violent acts by Cameron. Despite opportunities to escape, Colleen was brainwashed into submission and lived in constant fear. Her captors, Cameron and Janice Hooker, remained at large and continued their abusive behaviors.

Introduction

2min

Encounters and Revelations

23min

Sponsors and Colleen's Mind Games

6min

Colleen's Desperate Plea for Freedom

22min

Escape and Revelation

6min

Leaving and Starting Over

31min

The aftermath of captivity and a startling discovery

4min

Unveiling the Dark Secrets of a Pleasant Neighborhood

2min

*** Content warning: Extreme sexual violence, captivity ***
[Part 2 of 2]
As the years of abuse, torture and confinement to the bed box continued for Colleen Stan, she remained paralysed by her fear of The Company. But one thing changed. Her captors Cameron and Janice Hooker slowly started granting Colleen small privileges, including time outside of their Red Bluff trailer. Did this mean they were finally going to set their slave free?

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Narration – Anonymous Host
Research & writing – Milly Raso
Research – Jessica Forsayeth
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Production and music – Mike Migas
Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn

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