Couple in 'Gone Girl' case open up about night of attack, being accused of hoax

[@FLdancer00]

If you can publicly shame them, you publicly apologize.

[@givmespace]

@@LQOTW shes not acting like she was raped. the entire kidnap was unneeded. no ransom was even asked for. and the plan was so good yet was asked for less than a 20k randsom. why not do this at a millionaire's house or at least a rich mans house. sounds all abit fake.

[@apriladaum1020]

givmespace - WHAT???? 🤨 you are acting as if this was a joke😠 it’s no joke, and nobody acts the same too an ordeal like the one she went through!! Also the guy with same ammo attacked another couple and confessed too kidnapping her and raping her, the other couple was able too get away from the same thing!! WTF more do you need🙄 so disgusting👿

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

And now all these armchair detectives are doing the same to Sherri Papini because of Gone Girl. And because they're all too stupid that they're that influenced by a FICTIONAL STORY.

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

What the fuck. They apologise in a letter denying they did anything wrong but they said she was a criminal on VIDEO on TV. So that cop should have been fired!

[@eliza1826]

@@apriladaum1020 it was a joke, only white women believe her, wonder why.

[@satt131313]

My settlement with the cops would have included a public apology and firing the idiot who got in front of the cameras and blamed them.

[@CrimeAllTheTime]

They tried and cops refused

[@JP-nb7tm]

To be fair, the spokesman for the police, asian guy, was doing what he was told. The FBI agents and the head of the department should be in prison.

[@isaacaugustin2483]

@@JP-nb7tmthey probably ran out of their favorite doughnuts

[@kkdoc7864]

That police spokesman should absolutely be fired

[@Mokiimo]

How are people in the comments section still calling them liars when they caught the guy and he admitted it?

[@stefanf922]

Mokiimo because people can instinctively tell when someone is lying, and this couple is hiding something about this story.

[@justanotherhappyhumanist8832]

Stefan F. No. We cannot trust our instincts - if we did we would still believe that the earth is flat, the sun circles around the earth, and Poseidon causes tidal waves. Our instincts are unreliable. Maybe this couple didn’t act the way you would expect them to act, but no one can say how they would react until they’re in that situation. If the police had looked at the EVIDENCE, like they should have, instead of following their UNRELIABLE INSTINCTS, this couple would not have had to suffer as much as they did. Instincts < Evidence

[@laloveisbad88]

People are stupid. Don’t let it bother you.

[@meme7986]

Mokiimo those are called sheeps. Can’t think for themselves

[@stefanf922]

Chris Moeller I don't deny that evidence outweighs instincts, and I'm not suggesting that she wasn't kidnapped, I'm saying they are lying about something. Who knows what it is. It's more than just instincts, their body language and their story has something about it that they aren't revealing, perhaps due to the embarrassing nature of it.

[@sandis700]

I’ve never wanted a couple to succeed in life and stay together as much as I do for them! I’m sooo happy they won 2.5 million!!! This couple deserves happiness for the rest of their life! I’m so glad they are stronger

[@falconeaterf15]

How far does 2.5 go with legal costs etc..?

[@andrewcanady6644]

Exactly. You’re right. When I heard that I was angry. And then the guy only got 40 in the jailhouse? Should be life in prison without parole, 20 million for the settlement and a PUBLIC apology.

[@cashibacamrin]

my cousin was raped and the way the police treated her when she reported it she said she felt more violated by the police most time the system fails us and this is one such case

[@amyg4115]

Cashiba camrin I felt the same way as both a 12 year old and 15 year old reporting physical and sexual abuse, because my abusers were well known, responsible, “good” community members and I was just a depressed teenage girl who surely must have Freudian hysteria

[@352stephanie]

@@amyg4115 im having the same problem...annoying liars! Slandering, vandalizing, stalking, pure Harrassment. N they never turned in the first report for domestic violence against me n my son by his father and ganged up on by his parents and chased to my car as his mom threw my baby infants clothes at me while trying to buckle him in. Lied to police...i begged for him to call the cops and instead he calls his parents that live next door. After he hung up the phone he put his hands up and jumped back like he knew his que... Ever since then after the following Monday getting an injunction against him its been hell.

[@kathleenmuchka2559]

Unfortunately, this attitude by police is all to common. Sad but true.

[@cyntiaangelie8157]

I have been violated by the police before too 😪

[@kimking5928]

I was assaulted on my way home from the gym by a stranger and the female police told me that she was certain it happened because my shorts were too short.

[@ThePHYL]

I am glad they sued, but it is still not enough, they ruined the reputation of the victims.....never making a public apology

[@rumination608]

Poor woman. All that she went through and no one believed her. How sad!

[@KatelynDawn]

And they made her re live the experience telling them every detail for NOTHING being victimized and traumatized all over again…. Disgusting!!

[@crystalpride5041]

Yes I cant imagine..sad

[@GrandMasterLynx]

I for one did believe her story

[@stonecake313]

wow, i feel so bad for this couple, this story makes me lose even more faith in the police. I can't believe they'd dismiss their case and hold a press conference calling them liars without even looking into it. At least they caught the guy and these two had their reputations restored

[@carmenwiemann2532]

Stonecake is

[@loveitloveit122]

sad day when this type stuff hapoens😡 if someone went and said lies about something random then they prosecute the innocent person. so over lazy cops. the chief should have to publicly apologize and then be fired. she could have been killed because he didn't want to do his job😡😡😡

[@NDBit]

loveit loveit she was raped and drugged

[@loveitloveit122]

Oopss7 I know, why did you think I missed that? it's horrible what she went through,😢

[@블랙스완-t7v]

Not one tear from her boyfriend. Something is off about him. There are still alot of loop holes in this story. How come they did not kidnap her boyfriend too and in most cases if a couple is targeted the usually kill the man because they don't want the witness to be alive. Why was his life spared but she was kidnapped and tortured? how come the police never looked into that? Also how odd is it that the criminals sent the police a letter admitting to their guilt. The whole thing just seems like it was planned by her boyfriend in an attempt to get rid of her. Their engagment is just to keep his reputation in tact as the innocent bf. I feel bad for whites because often times the assumption is that they are innocent and the victims who are usually white, almost never get the true justice they deserve. They are only hurting their own community by not charging the perpetartors to the full extent.

[@robingautreau7970]

The police can assume something and ruin your life...

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Just like doctors do.

[@bulldogcomputer]

@@elizabethmcleod246 Just like the Main Stream Media does as well.

[@kettle2293]

They seem like a lovely couple. I hope they make it past all this trauma.

[@GLamoRousCooKie]

kettle chips They? It was the woman who was raped continuously for 48 hours.

[@BasketofDeplorableGarbage]

@@GLamoRousCooKie she was the victim of kidnapping, drugging and rape, but they were both affected by this in many ways.

[@schneedgod]

@@GLamoRousCooKie Yes, the woman had it worse but that does not mean the man did not go trough anything. He was accused of murdering his girlfriend, had she had not been so brave he would be behind bars. That must have been traumatic for him. You can see how supportive he is of her. You can fuck off.

[@christinajackson6309]

@@BasketofDeplorableGarbage Yeah and he technically was also threatened and held hostage for a length of time.

[@parianjan786]

They did and they thankfully are a beautiful family ❤❤❤❤❤

[@aimeeglatt2713]

Omg! They deserve 50 million and for every arrogant cop on that case to be fired!

[@dlm8763]

I agree 100%! He should not have his job!

[@michellediane4638]

Aimee Glatt agreed

[@c87kim]

Why do the taxpayers have to pay for a stupid detectives mistake?

[@dlm8763]

Yeah because that is the important take-away from all of this. I am side-eyeing you so hard _ _

[@c87kim]

Yeah its super relevant.... that's why police never accept responsibility. They just pay hush money and go about business, because they dont care about money

[@AM-re2bc]

You can tell she is allowing herself to be completely vulnerable and open in the interview. They are angry and on guard after how they were treated.

[@damnitimp8269]

A M k

[@courtneyhayes6597]

They have every right to be angry as a mugggg.

[@smiley2477]

I was a victim ...police are good at ridiculing victims.

[@epo2022]

Larissa T I'm so sorry. I too was ridiculed by those who were supposed to help me. But there are some good eggs out there too and that gives me hope! ☺️

[@marsgriego9060]

I was sexually abused as a child, and when I finally told my mom when I was 12 y.o. we went to the police and immediately started making me feel like I was lying about it. They asked me multiple questions, asking if I was lying or if I had seduced him in any way. They also asked if I was making it up because I was angry at him. I was very surprised. At 12, I didn't think that anyone could lie about something like that. I felt alienated.

[@thereseember2800]

Marlena Griego: That is absolutely reprehensible behavior on the part of the police. It took profound courage to even report it. And it also endangered more young girls to be assaulted afterward instead of heinous monsters being locked up and crimes stopped. There ARE noble policemen out there who DO protect.

[@suestone6156]

I CAN RELATE! IF ANYONE EVER TRIES TO TOUCH ME EVER AGAIN, NO CALLING POLICE; A BULLET IN THEIR HEAD!

[@JW-uy2on]

*female victims

[@hillem97]

Her lip and chin quivering after being declared innocent is heart shattering. Hard to imagine going to people who are supposed to help and being told it didn’t happen.

[@NopeJustMe]

They deserve WAY MORE than 2.5 million. Every officers involved should be fired! That is unbelievable.

[@marychris7153]

True. 2.5 Million is nothing compare to what they have went through. 2.5 M probably went to their legal costs

[@isitoveryet9525]

When the criminals think the police didn't do enough to help the victims, you know it was handled poorly. Smh. The moron who went on camera to condemn that couple should definitely be fired.

[@bulldogcomputer]

The cop that integrated him was made officer of the year and promoted.

[@parianjan786]

@@bulldogcomputerwhat a shame omg how the law officers failed

[@talayablack22]

More of police finest blaming and re-victimizing the victims then brushing it off as they’ve been found to be truthful just another day in the corrupt world of law enforcement. This couple is amazing strong given the injustice

[@hirobiro015]

Just wondering if those police officers who were involved, especially the person who did the press conference are still working there. They should have been fired right out.

[@jamiescott5841]

Sounds like the officer didn’t like white people or could be involved hope they all are fired now !

[@playsaboutmycat]

Probably promoted!

[@maciw456]

The detective won cop of the year! 🙄

[@playsaboutmycat]

@@maciw456 Probably promoted and then retired with full benefits.

[@strawberryseason]

Kenny Park is gone.

[@lexicripps5366]

the innocent people deserve IMMENSE apology from the police

[@alisoncarson6415]

I've lost count how many times I watch a part 1 of a 20/20 special, only to find no ending, no middle of the story, I dread this happening, and sure enough, it happens, over and over. Really ticks me off!!!!!!

[@mml0082]

I hope they win the case against the police dept,,

[@SASSY13169]

It should have been a public apology as they were so easily publicly ridiculed by the police.

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

I hope they sued the HELL out of those cops that slandered them.

[@JennRighter]

Back in 1999, my boyfriend and I were in our apartment in the middle of the day. 3 men broke in and held us up at gunpoint, robbed us and pistol whipped my boyfriend in the back of his head. The police treated us like garbage. They literally accused of us being drug dealers (despite there not being any drugs or paraphernalia in the apartment). They didn't investigate anything whatsoever. There were a string of similar incidents in the same area that we didn't learn about until later. The only reason the incidents came to light was because the 3 men ended up setting a place on fire that they robbed, killing 3 people inside. When it was being reported, there was no mention at all that the previous incidents hadn't been investigated. People had to die in order for the police to do their job.

[@mollyram2997]

Whoa. I'm sorry this happened to you

[@francoperalta5986]

That sucks. Going through such an experience and instead of sympathy you get a hard time. Man this happens more then I hear does it?

[@ericatheviking3853]

This is another reason I don’t trust cops.

[@sophian9105]

Only 40 years?! Put this guy under the jail until he rots.

[@noneyabusinezz6671]

Sophie N ikr! Unbelievable.

[@howo357]

I agree. But it appears the guy still has potential to be rehabilitated. He let her go instead of killing her.

[@sophian9105]

howo357 I don’t agree. He needs to be punished for his actions.

[@VestigialHead]

+ Sophie N Really? Why? How is what he did worse than a first degree murderer?

[@beth-bi9yv]

Wow every new story and my faith in the police dims a bit more. Sad

[@Jvljvljvl]

That police department needs to be cleaned out. Not only did they botch the investigation on so many levels they also tried to pin it on the victims🤦🏻‍♀️

[@desnutz901]

She's beautiful. I'm so sorry this happened to her and him. The police not taking them seriously is disgusting.

[@khyla9682]

What a Crazy story the police should be absolutely ashamed

[@KatelynDawn]

The cops theory doesn’t even hold water. When she came back it’s clear she wasn’t murdered and why would they assume it’s a hoax?!?!

[@GrandMasterLynx]

So they wouldn’t have to do any work to find the bad guy

[@mckernan603]

Maybe they screwed up the crime scene and failed to test for DNA and prints?

[@ihatekillerclowns]

I don't believe her, she never came off sincere imo and there appears more much more to be told in this case i believe

[@feliciabye2404]

They need to Fire that Asian police officer and his co-workers for further harassing these poor people !

[@lyledeyounges1276]

This is not just the police, but also the public who treated them horribly! But it is difficult not to have had that reaction when the police initially made such strong statements about them and what had happened - or not happened, really. It's disgraceful and concerning how they as victims were blamed.

[@tattypoo]

This poor woman’s reality is a lot of woman’s nightmare. I can’t imagine dealing with this smdh

[@brettmitchell8014]

That detective talking to the media should be FIRED.

[@asialynn5536]

Wow, they had no problem publicly humiliating them but can't publicly apologize.....I'm glad they got a big pay down out of that cruel pd dept. No amount of money will make it right what they did to them, especially after she was already a true victim and was lucky to even be alive they added insult and humiliation, defamation of character to the list publicly putting doubt in people's mind. I'm so glad they found the right guy and they can move on from this and stay together. It also strikes me scary that the perpetrator was a Harvard educated man.

[@centemochente6922]

I pay out millions when I do nothing wrong, said nobody ever

[@janedoe6181]

I’m usually not in favor of huge lawsuit payouts, however, this couple deserved compensation. I’m confounded that the Vallejo PD not only had the audacity to mot take the couple seriously, but the disparaging comments made about them by the Vallejo PD was way out of line. What did the couple have to gain by perpetrating this “hoax”? Absolutely nothing! This is how innocent, law abiding citizens end up behind bars for the rest of their lives.

[@yourinnerlawyer4035]

Good for you.

[@janedoe6181]

@@yourinnerlawyer4035 Good for me what?? I don’t even remember what this video was about; this comment is 7 months old. You might want to try to stay current.

[@Investigativebean]

This could not be more tragic. Victims being more victimized by the very people meant to help them.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

It happens with doctors as well. They had light people who are severely injured. They cover up Iatrogenic injuries that they caused.

[@hlengiwezungu8152]

I don't see why ppl think they're lying

[@thelittleredhairedgirlfrom6527]

Ignorance, pure and simple ignorance. Wishing the best for these two

[@cathydiane2558]

Because people overestimate their ability to detect lies. If they already believe someone is lying, even before any evidence, they’ll read it into their body language any way they can

[@iamshebang]

The Police Department obviously does not want to get its hands dirty. And now they have cost the public more money from the lawsuit.

[@De.D1]

Not only that, the public was still in danger, because they publicly shamed this couple when the guy was clearly still out there. Only until he got caught because he left his cell phone behind...he would have kept getting away with it.

[@crisvazquez2327]

Poor couple they didn't deserve to be humiliated by the police station

[@LauraEllen999]

So glad they caught this creep! Shame on that stupid Vallejo cop and the other people who humiliated this poor couple... as if they haven't been through enough already!

[@lainehayes1128]

I would sue!!! Sue the shit out of that police department!

[@kandighurl8351]

I'm going to call the station and see if they still work there and tell him what I think of his false accusations and how stupid they are.

[@FortheluvofGod]

What did you find out? I’m curious lol

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

Three years later, they are both still so traumatized. I hope they both got a lot of help and also support from their families.

[@falconeaterf15]

What about the link between the FBI agent and the actual intended target of the kidnap, Aaron’s ex girlfriend Andrea? This story is not over.

[@kesharaa2355]

The police are so disgusting. These people won a $2.5 million lawsuit but they also need a public apology.

[@SydneyBooksMusic]

The spokesperson for the VPD and the department as a whole owes them a public and lengthy apology. Despicable!!

[@BetsyBoop1980]

This can happen.I personally know someone who talked her two kidnappers into releasing her.

[@damnitimp8269]

Betsy Boop

[@courtneyhayes6597]

Betsy Boop omg I'm so glad your friend made it out safely, or alive at least. Is there any other details/information you can give us?

[@CrystalRuizEnriquez]

"This can happen"?...it did happen

[@Petergalvan]

Lt. Park should lose his job! Det. Mustard is an absolutely sorry excuse for a cop! Every citizen in Vallejo need to voice their disapproval to the city council & fire these bad cops!

[@petuniab.222]

It's so so scary to think that if something terrible happens you don't even have the police to check on it or help. That you have to go through it alone. I will never ever call the police. They are , more than ever, the enemy

[@zaniyahhall6353]

Netflix brought me here 😢❤❤❤ this is so sad and I’m glad they sued them but I wish they all would lost their license and went to jail

[@ceejay8545]

And police wonder why the public is against them, this was horrendous

[@salkordi90]

Terrible job police 🤦🏻‍♀️ I cannot believe how they treated them

[@Investigativebean]

They WROTE A LETTER!?! Ummmm negative. That press conference was repulsive all on its own, but the way that these VICTIMS were treated during, and after the ordeal was criminal. Incredibly unprofessional. This woman was so lucky to make it home alive. That should have been celebrated, but instead she was interrogated. Ew.

[@neuron2912]

Having watched the entire Netflix series on her case, I am surprised at how evil people can be. Reading some comments from years ago, I am disappointed, angry, and frustrated to see people accusing her of lying, despite the evidence clearly showing that she was indeed a victim of rape and kidnapping. Those cops and FBI agents who mishandled the case, those in the media who portrayed the victim as a liar and a hoax, and those individuals who agreed without questioning how sketchy the investigation was-y'all have a special place in hell. You are evil walking on this planet, failing to be human by disregarding the suffering of victims of these horrible crimes. You are the reason why evil is flourishing, as you yourselves contribute to it.

[@debbiecarruthers7621]

The couple did get married .....five years to the day she was released ....their daughter was born 🙏🏼😊 ....just watched a program about them .

[@Kek-fn1jh]

Do you have a link Debbie?

[@debbiecarruthers7621]

@Kerrie It was an episode on 20/20 , it was on TV……….just search for 20/20 episodes here on you tube

[@TimiO47]

what he not the father she was raped twice

[@jefflarson1652]

@@TimiO47 Yeah, she was pregnant for 5 years. Good call genius.

[@TimiO47]

im talking about the person that raped her A hole so you can take your sarcasm and shove it up your own ass@@jefflarson1652

[@dianabranham7332]

How did the community loose so much resources when the cops told him he was lying rite away. Those cops are ridiculous

[@alexafromsouthcarolina5666]

Exactly, they didn't spend a single resource trying to find her. They had the fucking tracking data. Fucking losers.

[@mcs-bl6sg]

I remember watching the documentary on Netflix recently. What a joke that police department is! Detective: Don't worry, you're not a suspect or anything. We don't want you to feel that way at all. Just take your time and tell us everything that happened. Boyfriend: *Tells detective what happened* Detective: You're a monster! I'm gonna make sure you get thrown in a cell and the key gets thrown away!

[@sharonmoffatt5813]

I believe and I’m sorry to this lovely couple

[@ejiroovie9232]

One of the most horrible cases I've read about. I pray Denise can heal from this.

[@thereseember2800]

The Vallejo policeman who massively defamed them to the world should publicly apologize and be absolutely fired. How dare him shame them to the world and then think he doesn’t need to publicly apologize.

[@Kimtoofly]

Yikes! So sad for that lady :(

[@melodyohanian8285]

God bless you Denise🙏🏻 it’s a true blessing that you’re still alive! Life is crazy and God a a special purpose for us all

[@KevinLupul]

Wow these cops should really be ashamed of themselves.

[@S_8-]

You know what worst than bad investigators ? Bad investigators that aren't able to admit they are wrong and apologize !

[@jazztonfagoling9625]

I just watched this on Netflix and I gotta say, they really compared this whole thing to a movie?? Like WTF?!?!?

[@xtscarfacem8255]

Why are people so comfortable dismissing very bad conduct from police? They should be fired at the very minimum and not allowed to work in any position of power.

[@KT_571]

I hope no one will ever be kidnapped where these detectives would be on the case!

[@pablovalentine8976]

iam happy it strengthened their love and bond and they also got a few million settlement from the cops

[@khiavance8974]

This story is one of the reasons why I never ended up reporting any of the times I was sexually assaulted, I didn’t think the police would believe me especially when my own mother and people around me wouldn’t and would call me a liar and shame me for reaching out for help

[@jerseytomato100]

I cannot believe the chief held a press conference assuring the public they were "safe" when they very obviously were not safe, because the kidnapper struck again!

[@9catlover]

she is so strong...they are such a lovely couple and i truly wish them peace and happiness

[@staceydupree8488]

I’m so glad that they showed the police how foolish they acted. I’m so glad she made it out. She used her wits and guts to prevail. Thank God her boyfriend went to the police great guy.

[@shereesetz6690]

I remember this horrible story & the police via media had us all convinced this couple was lying BUT I had a gut feeling the couple was 100% truthful. I'm so sorry she had to go through this nightmare! Forever haunted I'm sure...

[@MyBullet11]

She is brave ,innocent and beautiful

[@mpacino1224]

I really try to give cops the benefit of the doubt since my Dad was one but it's becoming really hard.

[@TheBohodiva]

My family member was a cop for over 20 years and will be the first to tell you that you can’t trust them. They push the good cops out and to the side.

[@FLdancer00]

This was NOTHING like Gone Girl, except for the fact that they both involved a girl. . . .

[@VintageRose75]

I think they drew the comparison because the police immediately suspected her husband, and when she reappeared, they thought she had faked her disappearance. But, of course they were the opposite of the movie character s or what the police thought..in real life.

[@thelittleredhairedgirlfrom6527]

The case is called that because the police used Gone Girl as their rationale for saying the whole thing was faked.

[@Tetrathegod]

No it's only 95%

[@denisebutcher7717]

It’s only strange, because the law-enforcement made it strange. No true words have been spoken. God bless his couple and what they’ve been through.

[@007BlackCanary]

All victims of trauma don't respond in the same ways. The police dept should be fucking ashamed of themselves for how they conducted themselves.

[@sterlingsimmons2935]

Even the criminals called the police department's response a travesty. Dang.

[@thelittleredhairedgirlfrom6527]

The fact that even the rapist was calling out the cops on their BS is almost hilarious if it wasn’t so tragic.

[@cathydiane2558]

I am beyond disgusted by the incompetence and ignorance of the police department

[@66hoodwitch]

The cops in their own skin, being arrogant, feeling good about it... I felt every single emotion of this lady, and im an empath!

[@simisimisimisimi3552]

Most citizens support the police

[@sandis700]

The attacker call the police out is amazing!! As disgusting and despicable this man is I’m so glad he did that!

[@mariansaldo1]

She was victimized twice. Poor girl. A letter!?! 2.5 million should help. I would leave that town though cops will never forget the.

[@Biboche23]

Imagine a case where the criminal sees the le enforcement not doing their job believing their victims and going out of their way to almost out himself for them to take it seriously. Because the media and the law are just focusing on salacious, imaginative scenarios. It took him redoing similar crimes and getting caught for the whole story to come together and believing the victims… pretty crazy and infuriating. Thank God those cops, who investigating his last crime in another city nearby, arresting him and putting all the dots together. Shameful of their Vallejo police and FBi department for not believing there’s more and investigating, even when shown more proof. Im glad they Denise and Aaron won their settlement against them and got their justice restored.

[@Bringthapain]

Wait, so what did the ex girlfriend have to do with this story??

[@falconeaterf15]

This is only strange because law enforcement made it strange. Well said Aaron!

[@chrisbauman2562]

so the law is going off of movies now? How pathetic is the world i grew up in. When i was little i thought adults were geniuses,i thought they could do no wrong. Boy was i wrong. Grew up to see nothing but walking idiots

[@kristyhenry7780]

What a nightmare! I am feeling sick from this travesty! I am so sorry for you both! Please find a happy place mind, body, healing and your souls. 🍃🕊🍃🌼❤ God is with you!

[@yvesprovencher9435]

Its unprofessional to go in front of press and talk about a crime unless the victim permits. Maybe it was a cop who did it and he was protecting his own. Many victims are not believed after being raped and that is why they do not come forward.

[@emilyroseayres84]

Aaron and Denise, what you went through, truly a living nightmare. You are absolute hero’s. When Denise said, in American Nightmare, “…my body was physically taken. What do I have to do be believed?” A public apology from the police officers and that awful FBI agent is essential. They publicly humiliated and traumatised two victims of an horrific crime. Now it’s time they these incompetent, vicious police officers answer some questions and apologise, publicly.

[@juliereyes9105]

This is so sad on how the police didn't do anything when they can easily trace the kidnapper from the boyfriend's phone. Their lives have been ruined but they were able to restore thanks to the detective from the other city who is doing their job properly.

[@mishleenkhoury7954]

I can’t imagine what they had to go through omg. How scary. The fact that we live in a world where people with power using the wrong way. The system is so corrupt!!! Our world is now deceiving.

[@HarvardChickie]

And cops wonder why people hate them?

[@californiacobra527]

Dang, that is a CRAZY story! I hope the couple got their settlement money and that the Vallejo police department eventually apologized to them publicly for making assumptions in their case!

[@suedesignable]

Wow Wow Wow. How in the hell can a police department get it so terribly wrong yet say they wouldn’t change anything??????????? My prayers go out to this couple for all the trauma they went thru and prayers they have a long and happy life together.

[@rimjhimkaraki8070]

They still have not explained how the man who assaulted her had so much information about them.🤔

[@jeffnorman8644]

What is the to explain? Obviously, he did some research on his victims.

[@gloriasilva09]

I'm currently watching American Nightmare on Netflix. I initially thought the boyfriend was guilty. Sad what happened to them.

[@meg2231]

That police department owes them more than that amount honestly. They fucked up biggg time

[@eliza1826]

Lol its funny that only whites are protecting her, wonder why.

[@KatsObsession]

So disgusting. The investigators should be held responsible. A pay up? That teaches them nothing. I hope they can’t sleep at night knowing they were victim blaming.