Driven by the belief that there’s always more to the story, Unseen delves beyond the headlines to uncover the quiet resilience, courage, and humanity at the heart of real cases. With a focus on the untold and the overlooked, Unseen shines a light on what’s often left in the shadows, creating moments of connection and understanding.
Driven by the belief that there’s always more to the story, Unseen delves beyond the headlines to uncover the quiet resilience, courage, and humanity at the heart of real cases. With a focus on the untold and the overlooked, Unseen shines a light on what’s often left in the shadows, creating moments of connection and understanding.
On July 25th, 2016, 19 year old Aundreah Maes has just finished her shift at the mall in Salem Oregon, when a man armed with a handgun forces his way into her car and tells her to start driving. This man, a cop-in-training named Edwin Lara, is wanted for the disappearance of a young woman, Kaylee Sawyer, in the town right over, almost 200 miles away, and now, he's on the run. Killing and car-jacking anyone in his way, the only person able to stop him is the one he expects the least: his own hostage, Aundreah.
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On November 14th, 1974, Barbara Mabee Abel returns home with her 6-year-old son, Dale, but upon entering, something feels terribly wrong; moments later, an intruder emerges from hiding after waiting for the young family to arrive. Willing to do anything to save her son and herself, Barbara begs the man to kidnap her – what she doesn't know is that she’s been taken by one of most vicious & prolific serial killers in US history: Paul John Knowles, A.K.A. the Casanova Killer.
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Directing, writing & editing by Justin Chalifoux
Research & script revision by Manon Lafosse
Produced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader
Voiceover by William Akana
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Driven by the belief that there’s always more to the story, Unseen delves beyond the headlines to uncover the quiet resilience, courage, and humanity at the heart of real cases. With a focus on the untold and the overlooked, Unseen shines a light on what’s often left in the shadows, creating moments of connection and understanding.
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On May 1st, 2001, 11-year-old Leah Henry is dropped off by her school bus less than a mile from the safety of her house in Houston, but as she starts her walk home, a car suddenly drives up to her and parks, blocking the road. Unbeknownst to her, Leah is about to be kidnapped by one of Texas’s most notorious serial predators Using her sharp wits and even her camera, she turned the tables on her captor in ways no one could have anticipated. Leah’s bravery not only helped her survive but also led to the downfall of a dangerous predator.
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Driven by the belief that there’s always more to the story, Unseen delves beyond the headlines to uncover the quiet resilience, courage, and humanity at the heart of real cases. With a focus on the untold and the overlooked, Unseen shines a light on what’s often left in the shadows, creating moments of connection and understanding.
On the early morning of December 4th, 1997, in the small town of Santa Claus, Georgia, 10-year-old Amber Daniels found herself standing in the middle of a desolate dirt road, barefoot and in her pajamas, faced with an impossible choice. Her heart racing, she had to decide whether to run away from the man who had kidnapped her—or stay with him to protect her sisters. The decision she made that night would ultimately change the course of her life and lead to the unraveling of one of the most chilling crimes in history.
The previous night, Amber's family had been torn apart in what would later be called the "Santa Claus Killings." As Amber fought to protect her sisters and escape her captor, she would become the key to solving the case and bringing the killer to justice.
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Driven by the belief that there’s always more to the story, Unseen delves beyond the headlines to uncover the quiet resilience, courage, and humanity at the heart of real cases. With a focus on the untold and the overlooked, Unseen shines a light on what’s often left in the shadows, creating moments of connection and understanding.
On September 16th, 1995, 13-year-old Jessyca Mullenberg wakes up to a nightmare: she’s in the back of a car, her hands and feet bound, and the surroundings are completely unfamiliar. Terrified and confused, Jessyca has no idea where she is or how she got there. For the next 104 days, her mother, devastated and desperate, will stop at nothing to find her missing daughter, but time is running out. Meanwhile, Jessyca’s captor, Steven Oliver, is doing everything he can to erase her sense of self, attempting to make her forget who she is and where she comes from.
As the days drag on with no leads, Jessyca’s family and authorities fear the worst. But in a twist of fate, a pivotal moment on America's Most Wanted will set the wheels of justice in motion. The episode featuring Jessyca’s case will bring new information to light, leading to a breakthrough that no one could have predicted. The chilling story of Jessyca’s abduction and the fight for her survival will become a powerful testament to the strength of a mother’s love and the perseverance that ultimately brought her home.
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