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Survivor's Abduction And Daring Escape
- Jennifer Asbenson waited at a bus stop, accepted a stranger's lift, and was abducted, bound, and placed in a car trunk.
- She escaped from the trunk, ran barefoot into the desert, and was rescued by two marines who called the police.
Forensic Evidence Linked Urdiales To Murders
- Police identified Andrew Urdiales after seizing a Smith & Wesson from him that matched bullets from three murders.
- Urdiales confessed in detail to multiple killings and to the attempted abduction and rape of Jennifer Asbenson.
Confessions As Trophies Reflect Deep Pathology
- Urdiales's confessions included precise details, suggesting he kept vivid memories of his victims as trophies.
- His background shows common serial-killer traits like childhood trauma, animal cruelty, and military service.