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Morbid

Episode 597: The Kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle

Sep 5, 2024
Barbara Jane Mackle shares her harrowing story of being kidnapped in 1968, just moments after her mother, Jane Mackle, was overpowered. They discuss the bizarre circumstances of her captivity, where she was buried alive in a box with limited supplies. Emphasizing the psychological turmoil, Barbara recounts her coping strategies during those terrifying hours. Jane reflects on the frantic response from law enforcement and the emotional toll this trauma took on their family, as well as society's complex reactions to such a shocking crime.
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Quick takeaways

  • The calculated kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle involved meticulously planned ransom demands that showcased the abductors' sinister level of organization and forethought.
  • Barbara endured a terrifying ordeal while being buried alive in a sealed capsule, forcing her and her family to confront unimaginable fear and desperation.

Deep dives

Introduction to Barbara Jane Mackel's Story

Barbara Jane Mackel, a college student at Emory University, was looking forward to her holiday break when she became seriously ill. Determined to finish her exams, she decided to stay at the university, leading her mother to fly in from Miami to care for her. However, on the night of December 16, 1967, chaos erupted when intruders broke into their motel room, abducting Barbara and leaving her mother tied up and confused. The family would soon discover they were facing a kidnapping for ransom that would put their lives on an unbearable edge.

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