I SURVIVED: I Pleaded to Please Let Me Live, I Won't Tell On You
Digest
This episode of "I Survived" features three gripping stories of survival. The first story follows Shawna, who escapes a violent relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Mario. Mario, consumed by hatred and blaming Shawna for his problems, attacks her and her roommates, resulting in the deaths of two of them. Shawna, despite being shot multiple times, manages to survive by fighting back and playing dead. The second story centers on Lee, a sandalmaker who is involved in a car accident that leaves him trapped in a ravine. Lee, facing excruciating pain and limited resources, makes the agonizing decision to amputate his own hand to free himself. After a harrowing 57 hours, he is rescued by a transit worker. The final story features Emily, who is attacked by a construction worker, Matthew Salazar, in her own home. Matthew repeatedly assaults Emily, attempting to kill her with a knife. Emily, displaying incredible strength and determination, manages to survive by playing dead and escaping the house. Matthew is eventually arrested and sentenced to 99 years in prison. These stories highlight the resilience, strength, and hope that can emerge in the face of unimaginable adversity. They also demonstrate the power of human connection and the importance of fighting for survival, even in the most challenging circumstances.
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Survival Stories: From Domestic Violence to Ravine Rescue
This episode of "I Survived" features three gripping stories of survival. The first story follows Shawna, who escapes a violent relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Mario. Mario, consumed by hatred and blaming Shawna for his problems, attacks her and her roommates, resulting in the deaths of two of them. Shawna, despite being shot multiple times, manages to survive by fighting back and playing dead. The second story centers on Lee, a sandalmaker who is involved in a car accident that leaves him trapped in a ravine. Lee, facing excruciating pain and limited resources, makes the agonizing decision to amputate his own hand to free himself. After a harrowing 57 hours, he is rescued by a transit worker. The final story features Emily, who is attacked by a construction worker, Matthew Salazar, in her own home. Matthew repeatedly assaults Emily, attempting to kill her with a knife. Emily, displaying incredible strength and determination, manages to survive by playing dead and escaping the house. Matthew is eventually arrested and sentenced to 99 years in prison.
Keywords
Survival
The ability to stay alive or to continue existing in spite of difficult circumstances.
Resilience
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.
Domestic Violence
Violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving an intimate partner.
Amputation
The surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb.
Trauma
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have a lasting impact on a person's mental and emotional well-being.
Hope
A feeling of expectation and desire for a positive outcome.
Q&A
What are some of the common themes that emerge from these stories of survival?
These stories highlight the importance of resilience, strength, and hope in the face of adversity. They also demonstrate the power of human connection and the importance of fighting for survival, even in the most challenging circumstances.
What happened to Shawna and her roommates?
Shawna's ex-boyfriend, Mario, shot and killed two of her roommates. Shawna was shot in the arm and head, but survived. Brad, who was also shot in the head, survived as well.
How did Lee survive being trapped in the ravine?
Lee was trapped for over 57 hours and had to amputate his own fingers and part of his arm to free himself. He was eventually found by a transit worker and rescued.
What happened to Matthew Salazar after he attacked Emily?
Matthew was arrested and charged with attempted capital murder. He was sentenced to 99 years in prison.
Show Notes
Shauna and Brad are living with roommates in a house in Los Angeles when Shaunna’s ex boyfriend shoots the occupants and sets the house on fire before turning the gun on himself. Lee is on his way to sell the sandals that he makes when he is hit by another car sending his van down a 50 foot ravine and pinning his arm in the process. Emily goes to her mom’s house to get soy milk for hey baby. When she discovers an employee of her step father who was robbing the home, she is brutally attacked and left for dead.
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