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Devil in the Desert: Cat and Mouse

2025/6/18
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Debra Roberts
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Mary
专注于焦虑和惊恐障碍的临床心理学家和行为科学家，提供实用建议和治疗方法。
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Matt Gutman
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Matt Murphy
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Ryan Peters
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Steve Williams
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Steve Williams: 作为警官，我接到报案赶到现场，发现 Mary 被绑在路边。她告诉我她和她的朋友 Michael 被绑架并遭受酷刑，这起案件非常残忍，我从未见过如此恶劣的罪行。我立即展开调查，并尽力收集证据，希望能够尽快将罪犯绳之以法。 Mary: 我和 Michael 在 Newport Beach 被绑架，然后被带到沙漠里。他们折磨 Michael，并切除了他的阴茎。我设法逃脱并寻求帮助，希望能够尽快救出 Michael，并将罪犯绳之以法。我非常害怕，但我必须保持冷静，为了 Michael，也为了我自己。

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The episode begins with the discovery of Mary, a kidnapping victim, by Sergeant Williams in the Mojave Desert. Her friend, Michael, is found severely injured nearby. This horrific crime sets off a decade-long investigation.
  • Discovery of Mary and Michael in the Mojave Desert
  • Michael's severe injuries
  • The brutality of the crime
  • Start of a decade-long investigation

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This week, we're sharing the first episode of our latest narrative series from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Devil in the Desert." In October 2012, a man is found brutally tortured in the Mojave Desert — setting off a decade-long chase to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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