From Tragedy to Change

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On August 2nd, 2015, Gahanna police receive a frantic 911 call from a Speedway gas station, that a woman is set on fire. As she is rushed to the ER, her boyfriend, Michael Slager, tells a bizarre story that she caught on fire while lighting a cigarette. No one expects her to survive, with a 110% mortality rate, but 7 months later, she miraculously wakes up. Only she can tell the truth of what really happened to her. This is the unforgettable story of Judy Malinowski, the girl who testified for her own murder and brought justice onto her own killer.

Credits: Directing, writing & editing by Justin Chalifoux

Research by Tianyi Zhang

Voiceover by William Akana

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Paramount Plus Original - MTV Documentary Film The Fire that Took Her (Motto Pictures, Yellowbelly Films, Goldcrest Features) News clips: NBC4 Columbus Judy Malinowski's full deposition from her hospital bed Woman set on fire by ex-boyfriend speaks out Judy Malinowski suffers setback in recovery from being set on fire Judy’s Journey: Woman horrifically burned in domestic violence case gets inspiration to keep fighting Woman set on fire by ex-boyfriend gets to tell her story in court Woman set on fire will testify against ex-boyfriend Judy Malinowski's daughter gives emotional testimony at Statehouse Judy Malinowski's mother fights for hospital testimony to be used in Slager murder trial Judy Malinowski's children work to establish foundation to help domestic violence survivors Judy Malinowski's family opens cards sent from across the country Bill named in honor of Judy Malinowski one step closer to becoming law Ohio lawmakers to hear ‘Judy’s Law’ arguments Senate passes "Judy's Law" Judy's Law awaits signature of Governor Kasich Governor Kasich signs Judy's Law Judy Malinowski dies nearly two years after being set on fire Michael Slager sentenced to life in prison for death of ex-girlfriend Death of Judy Malinowski officially ruled homicide New charges filed against Michael Slager Franklin Co. prosecutors seeking death penalty against Michael Slager in Judy Malinowski case Michael Slager takes guilty plea in Judy Malinowski murder case Judge to decide if Judy Malinowski's testimony against her accused killer will be heard Judge delays ruling on Judy Malinowski's testimony After delays, judge to release ruling on Judy Malinowski's testimony Judge rules Judy Malinowski's testimony can be used in trial against accused killer Hearing scheduled day before Michael Slager's trial begins in Judy Malinowski's death Murder trial for man who set Judy Malinowski on fire could happen sooner than expected ''Judy's Law' would increase sentence for intentionally disfiguring someone Vigil held to mark one year anniversary of Judy Malinowski's death "Judy's Law" unanimously passes house New documentary highlights Judy Malinowski’s courageous life and testimony NBC 4 Michael Slager takes guilty plea in Judy Malinowski murder case ABC 6 Slager sentenced to life in prison for ex-girlfriend's burning death TheColumbusDispatch Burn victim struggling as suspect awaits trial NewsNation The fire that took her': Mom burned alive by boyfriend testified at trial | Elizabeth Vargas Report Full interview: 'The Fire That Took Her': Mom burned alive by boyfriend testified at trial | Elizabe WBNS 10TV Judy Malinowski’s daughter hopes new documentary can lead to more law changes Judy Malinowski's daughters: "Our mommy didn't suffer in vain" Judy Malinowski’s daughter hopes to expand law named after mother Judy Malinowski’s daughter hopes new documentary can lead to more law changes Judy Malinowski cause of death revealed Judy’s Foundation works to expand its mission to other states Gahanna man pleads “no contest” on charges of setting woman on fire Suspect who set woman on fire arraigned on murder charges Judge: Woman set on fire allowed to record testimony for potential murder trial Michael Slager sentenced to life in prison for murder of Judy Malinowski InsideEdition WKBN27 Ceremonial signing of Judy’s law grants closure to her children NowThis Impact How Judy Malinowski's Story Continues to Help Domestic Abuse Survivors Tampa Bay's Morning Blend She Was Burnt Alive by Her Boyfriend: ‘The Fire That Took Her’ Tells the Story of Judy Malinowski DC NewsNow 'The Fire That Took Her'; The story of Judy Malinowski Judy’s brother’s channel: The Spiderman’s Universe In Honor Of My Sister Named Judy Malinowski CNN Archived news https://archive.org/details/CNNW_20170701_140000_C...

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