Sneak peek: Jayme Closs: Hometown Hero | Forensic Files

on behalf of the state of Wisconsin I am so proud to present our hometown hero award to miss Jamie cloths it's amazing
it's amazing and she is an extraordinary child I cannot wait to see what she becomes she's I hope she has a chance to
be a kid again [Music] Brady eight days I have stood before you and said we would work tirelessly to
bring Jamie cloth home today I can report we have done just that thirteen year old Jamie cloths who disappeared
the day her parents were murdered in October has been found and she is alive and she is safe
I was crying and talking and he's like what is wrong I go Jamie's father it's unbelievable it is miraculous Jamie is
the hero in this case there's no question about it she's the one that helped us break the case it's amazing
the will of that thirteen-year-old girl to survive and escape I was finishing my
walk right at the end of my driveway and Jamie was coming towards me she just said I'm lost I don't know where I am I
knew she needed help so I knew I need to get her out of the cold I knew I need to get her to a safe place
okay have you seen her photo ma'am just hearing the story my heart's beating a little faster just because I can't
imagine what it was like for this young girl who's gone through who knows what to finally see somebody that can help
her whatever it took though is not gonna let anything happen to her the sheriff showed up and they gave us that news as
we cried and happy tears made cried this was truly a community at a country coming together for one purpose solving
this is the will of a 13 year old girl solving this case in coming home and saying enough is enough
I think of the positive impact this child has already made on our world the talk of hope the talk of love the talk
of faith the talk of family jamie has already made such an impression on this world this is the suspect he targeted
Jamie Jake Patterson was a 21 year old male with no criminal history this guy tried to do his best to beat us and he
just did mr. Patterson will never terrorize her again he's not sorry for kidnapping Jamie and murdering her
parents he's sorry that he got caught exhibit seven your honor shows where the defendant confined Jamie for 88 days
this was her prison they're grown people I think that would have been paralyzed in fear here yes yes we don't know what
she went through but to beat him in his own game and just survive and get out of
there I mean wow [Music] you

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Brief Summary

Jamie Closs, kidnapped after her parents' murder, escapes after 88 days, highlighting her bravery and community support.

Key points

Jamie Closs Found Safe. Thirteen-year-old Jamie Closs, missing since her parents' murder, has been found alive and safe.
Community Support Shines. The community united in the search for Jamie, showcasing hope and resilience.
The Suspect Revealed. Jake Patterson, a 21-year-old with no criminal history, targeted Jamie.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

It's amazing and she is an extraordinary child.

Celebrating Jamie's remarkable character.

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