The Trap
- Jul 12, 2023
- 41:41
- Full Episode
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<p>Kate Snow interviews former journalist Amanda Lindhout and the undercover agent who spearheaded the international manhunt for the person responsible for her 2008 kidnapping and torture in Somalia. Originally aired on NBC on January 13, 2019.</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
Amanda Lindhout's kidnapping leads to a dramatic undercover operation and her eventual confrontation with her captor in court.
Key points
- A Mother's Fight. A mother fights for her kidnapped daughter, showcasing universal love and determination.
- The Hostage Ordeal. Surviving a harrowing hostage ordeal in one of the most dangerous places on Earth.
- The Shocking Call. Amanda's terrifying call to her mother reveals the stakes of her kidnapping.
- The Escape Attempt. Amanda and Nigel hatch a daring escape plan from their captors' clutches.
- The Undercover Operation. An undercover agent's risky plan to catch Amanda's kidnapper unfolds.
- The Trap is Set. Investigators use a fake book deal to lure Adam into confessing his crimes.
Episode highlights
- The Hostage OrdealSurviving a harrowing hostage ordeal in one of the most dangerous places on Earth.“She survived a harrowing hostage ordeal.”0:17Jul 12, 2023
- The Shocking CallAmanda's terrifying call to her mother reveals the stakes of her kidnapping.“If you guys don't pay $1 million for me by one week, they will kill me, okay?”1:36Jul 12, 2023
- The Escape AttemptAmanda and Nigel hatch a daring escape plan from their captors' clutches.“We might have a chance to escape out that bathroom window.”11:38Jul 12, 2023
- The Undercover OperationAn undercover agent's risky plan to catch Amanda's kidnapper unfolds.“We always refer to this operation as the Hail Mary play.”21:56Jul 12, 2023
- The Trap is SetInvestigators use a fake book deal to lure Adam into confessing his crimes.“The contract had a trap buried in it.”26:45Jul 12, 2023
- Amanda's Emotional MomentAmanda learns of Adam's arrest on her birthday, leading to an emotional breakdown.“And I fell to my knees.”34:27Jul 12, 2023
- A Victorious ConclusionAmanda delivers a powerful victim's impact statement at sentencing, asserting her strength.“I am the victim. I am also the survivor, she said.”40:20Jul 12, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
