Kidnapped
- May 19, 2021
- 41:45
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, 24-year-old Elisa Levy thinks she’s headed to a meeting about an environmental project. But the “meeting” is really a setup for abduction. Kate Snow reports. Originally aired on NBC on July 22, 2011.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Elisa Levy was kidnapped in Ecuador; her family fought for her release while she used creativity to survive captivity.
Key points
- Elisa's Abduction. A young woman is kidnapped in Ecuador, thrusting her family into chaos.
- A Father's Desperation. Jaime Levy negotiates with kidnappers for his daughter's release, facing impossible demands.
- The Call. Jaime Levy speaks with the kidnappers, desperate for proof of his daughter's life.
- The Price of Life. Jaime negotiates for his daughter's release, but the stakes are heart-wrenching.
- Elisa's Desperate Situation. Elisa struggles to stay strong while chained in the jungle, longing for her family.
- A Journey of Healing. Just weeks after her rescue, Elisa embarks on a life-changing bike trip.
Episode highlights
- A Father's DesperationJaime Levy negotiates with kidnappers for his daughter's release, facing impossible demands.“If you want her back, it will be one million dollars.”20:34May 19, 2021
- The CallJaime Levy speaks with the kidnappers, desperate for proof of his daughter's life.“At least we knew she was alive.”22:21May 19, 2021
- The Price of LifeJaime negotiates for his daughter's release, but the stakes are heart-wrenching.“Basically, they were haggling over the price of his daughter's life.”23:36May 19, 2021
- Elisa's Desperate SituationElisa struggles to stay strong while chained in the jungle, longing for her family.“I didn't want to die.”32:35May 19, 2021
- A Journey of HealingJust weeks after her rescue, Elisa embarks on a life-changing bike trip.“For me, it's been one of the greatest things in my life, that bike trip.”40:48May 19, 2021
Tension
85/ 100High tension
