The Birthday Party | Full Episode

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[@bobgillis1137]

So let me get this straight. The victim's associates were in his apartment trying to resolve his disappearance when he phoned his own phone, instead of the police?

[@josedavis4658]

What about slavery we were kidnapped separated killed etc.

[@pamelaskinner7223]

😅

[@WarriorGirl_113]

Happy for Stanley that he survived!!! Yet I wonder did they ever find out what happened to the victim Steven from the previous evening?!?

[@ToolFan68]

This is an IQ test. Pretty simple. If you buy into this ridiculous story your IQ is somewhere around room temperature.

[@kimberlyvillanueva25]

If police don’t believe the story that is being told by a US attorney, imagine how many regular people are dismiss on a daily basis.

[@shannont7252]

Right like they assume it's fake because he's so calm because they're not willing to consider he might just have superior intelligence and coping skills. Some "professionals".

[@MicahMeléndez]

I dont believe it. I think this story didnt happen and this is just his 45 mins of fame.

[@7aloha7]

Yeah, those guys who are now in jail are not real. Geeze​@@MicahMeléndez

[@blaykeysproduction]

That’s exactly what I was thinking!

[@shannont7252]

@MicahMeléndez Right so all 4 criminals involved had stories with exact details that matched up with his story exactly. Maybe a successful US attorney made a deal with 4 random thugs and now they secretly get royalties from his book. Mmhmm. Yeah.

[@lindas146]

Such a calm, well spoken man. I’m really really glad Stanley is safe.

[@NihonKaikan]

Dude is dead. This was 10 years ago.

[@seekingtruth1110]

@@NihonKaikan he's not dead. He's now 65 years old. He was 38 when he got kidnapped back in 1998.

[@soubeautiful7066]

He’s attractive to me. Is it just me ?

[@ADhudson7964]

@@NihonKaikan he is not dead

[@gaddyfree1085]

@@NihonKaikan😂😂😂😂 wat

[@vinyleyezz]

Who else is addicted to these 48hours episodes?

[@anselm5633]

Meeeee

[@therealbronxbull8541]

​​@@anselm5633 I am especially the 8 year old ones. 😂

[@Scoobylover79]

Me too 😊

[@shamiemajardine4005]

Me too 😅

[@asher2648]

Me too

[@pedenmk]

This is one of the better episodes of 48 hours I've seen. I'm glad Stanley's ok. Thanks for sharing.

[@Tricethelibra]

Agreed

[@RebeccaValentino-y1r]

That's because it's not an original 48 hours episode. This was taken from a show called "I Survived" from the ID channel. Notice how there was no one onscreen actually interviewing him? I don't know if 48 hours works in conjunction with I Survived, but I've seen this exact episode on their show.

[@michelleadams474]

Same❤️

[@michelleadams474]

@@RebeccaValentino-y1r This has been on several shows and 48 hours is on the screen for this one.

[@genericamerican7574]

@@RebeccaValentino-y1r all these shows do the same cases.

[@Mama2CDHsurvivor]

I think Stanley growing up in the area and understanding how to talk to people who are from there and use humor to connect with them absolutely saved his life. He also knew where to go once he was released.

[@drama2u]

He also has good hearing.

[@Mama2CDHsurvivor]

@ and a sharp memory

[@Error404GodNotFound]

I think his job title saved his life, because the kidnapper were smart enough to realize if they eliminate Stanely the FBI would be looking for them.

[@gregshell8570]

Plus he was a federal prosecutor. The guy probably thought the feds would hunt him down.

[@rachel.the.riveter]

Being a Federal Prosecutor gives him a lot of calm under pressure. It was impressive.

[@rosiebrahim]

I was kidnapped in January 2013 while I was 8 months pregnant with my first child. I was followed by some men from the bank where I withdrew money. I thought my life was over, and all I could think of the moment was my baby. I remember I had kept on looking at my belly as the baby was kicking so hard, like as if it knew we were in danger. they took everything I had, they left me in the middle of nowhere, and the next thing I realized was that my pants were wet and thought my water broke and am going into labor. Later, I found out I wetted my pants out of fear. My daughter is now one month away to turn 12 years. Those tugs were never caught, and it still hunts me every time I remembered what happened or what could have happened. It's not a kind of encounter anyone can imagine about. I am lucky I survived unharmed.

[@OptionSpreadProfits]

Where was that

[@RevLeigh55]

@@OptionSpreadProfitsI’m pretty sure she is not going to tell a stranger that information.

[@vilmaoliverarosas1658]

How horrible! Wish you full recovery. Thanks for sharing.

[@MM-uv6kb]

Terrifying. I'm just happy that you and your daughter are alive. I hope you had some trauma therapy.

[@herrcobblermachen]

God bless you. May the future bear you infinitely more grace, prosperity, love, and comfort than all the years before

[@NeurodiverJENNt]

This is like the third time I've watched this story but I will rewatch it every time because I love the way Stan tells stories lol

[@trapzoe1017]

Bro said only reason girls like him cause he blind folded he got sense humor despite it all lol

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

He is a great storyteller

[@Debs440606]

@@trapzoe1017exactly 😂

[@RebeccaValentino-y1r]

Wow!! He'll be 65 years old tomorrow! Happy Birthday, Stanley!

[@TamiTribbiani-im1go]

Glad he made it out, he seems like a good guy.

[@sharonlelie1113]

i am from 1960, 22 januari, we are born on the same date, God bless you Stanley....Greatings and blessings from the Netherlands...

[@heidiwearing7698]

Today is 22 January 2025. Wow happy birthday.

[@RebeccaValentino-y1r]

@heidiwearing7698 - Not in New York, where he lives. It's still Tuesday here.

[@OptionSpreadProfits]

Why he looks so young in the video?

[@Melanie-u5g]

I live in germany. While I went to med school quite a long time ago, I have discovered 48 hours . It brought me through university , while studying I‘ve watched every episode . Great journalism with great hosts.

[@NaticzkaKaminskaHenryDolphin]

agree! I'm from Poland, and same! Such a great show!

[@jamesr1703]

Wo wohnen Sie in Deutschland?

[@JoGeGoJr]

It’s a great show I agree. Addicting 😅 .. I had a sister in Law who also watched tv shows and did school assignments, some people can do it, especially the ladies who are multi task, also with their brains 😅😅😊❤

[@RileySP-j7n]

I'm Alzheimer

[@I_am_smiling]

You're not related to Vivian are you? 🤔🙂

[@LoraHari81]

Now, that was excellent!!! ❤ Stanley is 65 now, he also wrote a book about this ordeal, in 2007. Bless him.

[@RileySP-j7n]

How interesting

[@RileySP-j7n]

How interesting

[@derekw1267]

excellent that someone got kipnapped? cmon now

[@eirenmist12]

@@derekw1267 She's saying it was an excellent production and retelling of Stan's story, and she is correct. Are you always such a naysayer?

[@sylviambogo746]

His composure during the ordeal is utterly stunning. The fact that he memorized the number of stairs steps, tile patterns, the tunnel, the bridge...quite impressive.

[@lisas2538]

There should be a movie made about this. What a story. I’m so glad he is safe. He’s a great storyteller. The threat they made on his dad probably terrified him more than anything. He looks like he’s living a great life. Good for him.

[@samsngdevice5103]

Don't tell Netflix...

[@pastelclouds1922]

Apparently Tom Cruise and United artists bought the rights to make Stanley’s story into a movie, but nothing came of it, at least so far.

[@Nightdreaux22647]

​@@pastelclouds1922 what you are saying is very outdated. The online article is old asf from 2007. Doesn't look like Tom Cruise will produce this story into a movie. If Actor Tom Hanks were much younger and healthy than he ie today, he would have made movie about this Mr.Stanley's kidnapping, just like his other movie hostage genre, like Captain Philips. Too bad this Stanley's kidnapping story was purchased by Tom Cruise very early on and it was neglected. If he had given it to Tom Hanks, maybe this story would have been produced into a Hollywood movie like Captain Philips 2013

[@debbielwilliamson8546]

Stanley is a highly likable person. I'm so glad you're okay, Stanley. Have a wonderful life.

[@Bee-ly4gx]

Yes he is. It’s a shame he found a wife, I wanted to audition for the job. 😂❤

[@lurker616]

@@Bee-ly4gxsame 😂😂! But truly happy for him!

[@SolaComoLocaMala8]

I personally know Stan; he is an extremely intelligent and funny person who shared this story with me when I first met him many years ago. I was skeptical at first but the way he told it was so convincing and interesting that I had to believe him. He would openly talk about this experience and the fact that he went through intense therapy to help deal with the trauma.

[@HiThere619]

There’s always someone claiming to know the person in these videos for some kind of clout. It’s pathetic.

[@annjames1837]

Yay and I know the Pope 😅

[@DafeOweh-e9z]

Yo what if its true?​@HiThere619

[@Glockchestervig_585]

Show a pic together or your a liar😂

[@DafeOweh-e9z]

He looked at me like uh... ...I gat three heads

[@1957jmhiser1]

One of my favorite Live To Tell. I know it was serious, frightening, but it has an underlying humor to the storyline. Great story.

[@anas-ee6qx]

"This kidnapping was a wake-up call to me." That's just an amazing thing to say. Greetings from Croatia 🇭🇷.

[@CountryLifeEngland]

🤗🇬🇧🌹

[@krawlb4walking802]

Dobro dan

[@Gruxxan]

today the 27th anniversary of his kidnapping, also his birthday, and mine. happy birthday sir

[@pathough2100]

Happy birthday! 🎉😊🎂🍦

[@yogiyogesh-vh2zx]

@@pathough2100Happy Birthday 🎉 to you n many happy returns of the day Cheers 🥂

[@claudiar1372]

Happy birthday🎉

[@samanthab1923]

It’s bitter cold out now too! 13 degrees right now 🌬️

[@aliwooz913]

​@@samanthab1923-5 here. This is ridiculous ❄️

[@The_Lazy_Crafter]

Honeatly the best story ive seen in a long time. Stanly seems such a sweet guy. So glad he got out alive ❤❤❤❤

[@SongBird21-nz8vx]

Listening to Stanley's horrific story brought back memories of my own abduction near Mendocino, California. I was taken out by someone I recently met and trusted who was helping me find a place to live while attending the Mendocino Art School. He drove me south to a wooded area near the ocean and proceeded to tell me I was going to die. I escaped from his car and ran for my life into the woods. Long story short, they never did find this sociopath and told me he might have been a drifter in the area. When you stare death in the face, it is a horrific and terrifying experience and it changes your life. My experience shattered me mentally and I have suffered from PTSD since. I don't socialize with people as I once did and am now semi-reclusive. I am happy that Stanley is alive and hopefully is doing well.

[@Notahaterforreal]

I pray that God gives you peace and protects you always 🙏💜 I went through a near death experience where my life was in jeopardy and you’re right-it does change you. I also have PTSD from it. I’m sending you love and blessings!

[@fmm3487]

So glad you are ok. Your survival instinct is strong . I wish you peace.

[@danab333]

@@SongBird21-nz8vx glad you are OK!

[@herrcobblermachen]

There was much lost that day. I hope you have found much prosperity, love, and comfort in the days since. If anything, you've found some of that here among us, and we're glad you're here!

[@urjust2cool]

I have no words. I cannot imagine. You got away❤ You are a survivor. I hope you have yourself a pew pew. Got yourself comfortable and familiar with it and keep it on you whenever you leave the house. Protection and your will to survive. You definitely have that. That would definitely change my state of mind and how I viewed the world and people forever. Have you ever considered writing a book?

[@sunflowermama4297]

So glad to see an episode where the victim is alive to tell their story! Happy Birthday Stan!

[@WanjiruMuya]

That was a horrible way to spend his birthday 😢am glad he survived.

[@leelunk8235]

HE WAS ALONE HAD HE NOT CELEBRATED WITH THIS FINE GROUP ON HIS BIRTHDAY😂

[@Myrdden71]

But the most unforgetable birthday ever.

[@JellyyysLyrics]

@@leelunk8235 he did technically with crimimalsss! sad !

[@leelunk8235]

@JellyyysLyrics BETTER THAN BEING LONELY ON BDAY 😭😭

[@Edlver1]

this is one of the best 48 Hours I have ever seen - what an incredible episode.

[@cathyprosser1050]

Love these "Live to Tell" stories ❤

[@TVJunkie1973]

I’m so so happy that Stanley made it out of this horrible experience alive. It could have easily gone a different way. He seems like an awesome human and his happiness is very well deserved!!!

[@nancycornett9949]

Whew! Stanley has a lot of courage. And his story is inspiring to me, reminding me that, even though we Americans are facing terrible challenges, there can still be a silver lining. Thank you Stanley!

[@Nisie23]

Lol You fell for this FAKE story?!?! 😂

[@loulouvanzeeland8353]

​​​@@Nisie23Wait, you don't believe it?

[@VioletJoy]

I had never heard about this case before! It would make a great movie. What a relief that Stanley made it out alive and that he's gone onto better things!!

[@Rooln1]

It’s funny how people named “lucky” never seem to be

[@jefft8597]

I was about to post a comment like that. People who have the nickname "Lucky" should actually be lucky.

[@edwinkevin6741]

Why on earth would someone be named "lucky" ?

[@TheAirplanewoman]

😂❤️

[@herrcobblermachen]

You are till you're not. I suppose he's lucky he himself survived a nuts lifestyle of reckless decisions.

[@LeAmCm]

This was one of the best episodes I've seen in a long time and very well produced. I immediately knew he was telling the truth. The extreme details, his demeanor, and as crazy as it sounded, the truth is often stranger than fiction.

[@LovingTheBrauns]

He reminds me of David Schwimmer a.k.a Ross from Friends. What a terrible ordeal! I'm so sorry anyone would have to experience something like this. What is WRONG with people for them to think this kind of behavior is acceptable?!?!?🤬

[@kathleenalexander5352]

😂 Definitely Ross!

[@maureengrogan1949]

So like him

[@ScoutJordan-i5z]

@@LovingTheBrauns Pivot!

[@LovingTheBrauns]

@@ScoutJordan-i5z Observation!🤦‍♀️

[@ScoutJordan-i5z]

@@LovingTheBrauns I think you might not be getting my reference. Have you seen the sofa moving episode? 🤭

[@christyaustin4833]

Wow! Stanley impressed the heck out of me - so intelligent, earnest, sincere, likable--I could go on! I was so rooting for him to find someone as special as he was : ) The guy even treasured his dad and loved the Lord! That was one amazing and satisfying story.

[@anne-mariec.3609]

Stanley is a very likeable man.

[@sarahhibbard4845]

❤ much agreed

[@sallyfoxboro1902]

Definitely a mensch. 😊

[@kristin1533]

Very congenial and funny.

[@peacelove7437]

@@RightToFreedomGirl But stanley is very handsome abd funny.

[@litty4553]

That’s why he had to go on a blind date in NYC 😂🙄😳

[@tracyjames2046]

This is one of my favorite episodes, I’m glad to it’s in my feed again! Happy Birthday Stanley!

[@PeaceandLove0704]

We love happy endings!

[@zelle8651]

No such thing as teen "prostitutes". The young women were victims too...

[@aliwooz913]

Really? Because majority of them choose to do it...

[@matchhunter7012]

​@@aliwooz913exactly!!

[@TLR1988]

Oh boy.

[@lindseeeyylou]

Thank you!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I came here looking to see if anyone else said this!!

[@brokens1097]

No such thing? You've lived an incredibly sheltered life.

[@FijiMermaid]

This is truly a time capsule of the 90’s. Poor Stanley. Wishing him a happy 65th birthday! 🎉

[@dineomokgosi411]

The gangster combination of the hip hop sound at the end & the picture of Stanley holding the wheel in his convertible sent me straight to Tupac’s song & video - “Picture me rolling”. 😂👌🏾 What a great guy Stanley is. May God continue to bless him. Love, from South Africa.

[@pdaniaful]

hmmmm Tupac, gansta rap imagery and the false reality that young minds are sold. sad.

[@saraha5847]

Literally one of my favorites by Tupac. Great song ❤

[@zeblonthwala5202]

Hawu girl ukhona!? 🙌🏾😀🤣

[@dineomokgosi411]

@@zeblonthwala5202Hau! Mkhaya… Bona! 😅

[@dibarcus1452]

Sometimes real life provides the most unbelievable story and cast of characters. So glad Stanley survived! In the beginning, I was so sure he was a guy who died on his birthday. 😯🥳

[@jjslittleyogirlmoo]

Glad he survived !!! Stanley is a G.

[@IwasBlueb4]

So sweet how he said God blessed him when he met his future wife

[@paulatavares5220]

It's refreshing to see a story with happy ending! I'm so glad Stanley was released in the end and he had the chance to do the things he loved! Happy B-day Stanley!!🎂🥂❤

[@caitanya1991]

This is the most 90s, New York episode ever! Great characters, great story telling by Stan ❤

[@Valdes106]

Stanley seems like the sweetest person ever. I’m glad he’s okay and happy ❤

[@karenmartin4221]

Can you imagine how horrified he must have been when they were threatening to hurt his father? Thank God he made it out alive!

[@Kar_Chen]

Thank god for something fresh n not repetitive 48 hrs youtube.

[@aaz148a]

Am I the only one who thinks it is even more bizarre that Stanley would call his empty home number and not anyone of his friends who are waiting for him to celebrate his Bday?

[@vr5787]

He called his number because he knew by then the FBI would be looking for him and monitoring his apartment.

[@aaz148a]

@@vr5787 then why not call 911 free of charge? they would have been able to at least locate the call

[@susiefoxy8130]

All sounds far fetched to me. And Stanley, who is not rich, according to friends, happens to have over a $100,000 in savings 😂

[@DianaEliza]

@@susiefoxy8130to have 100k is not q big amount to be call rich

[@Nisie23]

Exactly what I said! Made no sense. That's because this is a fake story. Never happened

[@katieg1763]

This needs to be a movie or on Broadway. What a story.

[@philippamediwake1235]

Seriously could anyone find a kinder, more likeable guy than Stanley to kidnap? I doubt it!

[@litty4553]

Those are the real psychopaths 😂

[@derekw1267]

a Federal prosecutor shouldn't be "kind" and "likable"

[@carlafa3]

What an incredible and moving episode‼I am beyond happy this lovely young man survived his horrid ordeal and in the aftermath found wisdom, love and dog❣ He is amazing‼

[@CraftyCuriosity]

I am so HAPPY for him. God Bless!

[@kathleenhebert2278]

Awe! Stanley, you are a trooper! Happy for you! ❤

[@jessadelacruz2419]

Thank you 48 hours im addicted to all episodes im from Hong Kong

[@pamelamorgan7354]

He wanted them to like him. Smart survival move. He did whatever necessary with hope he’d live.

[@m.3591]

This is your best episode I’ve ever watched

[@KevinN-df8eo]

This was absolutely riveting. Thank You.

[@GigiRulesTheRoost]

I love this guy. What a dear man. God bless him and his family. I'm glad he survived this. What a story.

[@danab333]

Crazy they are interrogating him like he killed someone. Why the hell would he make up a story like this and why wouldn't anyone be more concerned than suspicious about his honesty? This is weird and sad Stan's own ppl were questioning his integrity considering they were just frantically trying to rescue him.

[@heathb2182]

yeah. makes me wonder how they interrogate traumatized strangers if this is how they treat their friends

[@litty4553]

I think they had reason to, maybe he has done it before or he has some disciplinary problems before.

[@x77punk77x]

Rare to find a true crime story with familiar elements of fear and dread alongside shrewdness, ingenuity, and survival; love all of the characters, especially Stan the Man…

[@veebxl]

I've read his book about the event. It's so funny at times, but actually terrifying. Stanley is an amazing person! I'm just in awe of his intelligence and smarts and humour and resilience...

[@sucharita2006]

intelligence, education, class.. that sets Stanley remarkably apart.

[@barbarakrall1184]

Not to mention handsome as can be....

[@MM-Iconoclast]

You forgot street smarts. He grew up on the streets and had good survival instincts.

[@vilmaoliverarosas1658]

Great chapter! Thank god it wasn’t the usual crime story. Funny because I knew what I’d watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@gulliblesbabbles]

I love Stanley. So happy life came together for him. Nice smart guy with great instincts. ❤❤❤

[@jamaalrichardson4966]

How is this not a movie yet? It's just that bizarre.

[@RullVox]

I remember this case, it's interesting and quite unique.

[@elfowlkes]

48 Hours, please put original air dates. Thank you.

[@akbarlebowitz8151]

12-19-2009

[@cwcheng13]

A simple Google search would get you the result…

[@madeleineengelbrecht5569]

Absolutely stunning story!!

[@ms.j178]

Awesome this man is special God bless you sir so glad you made through that horrible ordeal your a good dude

[@WatercolorMama2345]

First on the 48 Hours scene this morning! Good morning!

[@MP-gm5gg]

Morning.

[@vinyleyezz]

Morning!

[@suzanneedzenga656]

Good morning!

[@jesterday2222]

Good morning fellow 48H fan! (It's 2 in the afternoon here 😊)

[@sheilae.9670]

Top of the morning to you ❤

[@mmljane]

Glad that ordeal gave you your spark again for life and that you came out better than before. Definitely happy for you and your new family

[@la_la_laureneliz]

they are the nicest kidnappers ever

[@jeffreyjacobsen204]

Fakest crap ever

[@jrky8857]

Threatening to break every bone in his dad's body isnt "nice" lol He survived bc they got scared of the feds getting involved

[@GM-in2io]

It’s very strange to have a favorite episode of 48hs… I saw this episode over 15 years ago … and this is my favorite 48hrs episode. ❤

[@philclark7346]

Stanley your one cool guy your nice personality certainly got you through that awful situation. Treated people with respect even though they just kidnapped you hats off to you Sir.

[@ElisPalmer]

What a sweet, likable person. So glad he made it out of this hell alive ~

[@ysha954]

Poor guy! He seems a nice person. Wish him full recovery from this incident 💐

[@bunnyfernwood]

Aw Stanley is adorable, I’m so glad he’s okay and living his best life.

[@MateoDiaz-yu7pp]

AND SURVIVED TO TELL THE TALE! ❤ Incredible

[@sparkysmom7149]

This is one of the BEST episodes I've seen. God bless you Stanley❤

[@2028a]

I've watched many 48-hours videos. This one tops them all, no better story (in terms of crime) I've heard. Well done teams.

[@roslewis9923]

Stanley a lovely chap who held it together under pressure, a great deal of courage too ! Quite an ordeal!

[@mkay8669]

Not gonna lie, I didn't think the story was so outrageous for the detectives to be so adamant about him lying😅

[@that.ll_do_pig]

Right?

[@NyanyiC]

especially in Newyork..

[@heathb2182]

yeah. makes me wonder how roughly they interrogated other traumatized people they assumed were lying if they thought even their own was lying

[@centre_stage5599]

Stan is such an amazing storyteller very glad that he is alive and happy . Am glad both humour and assertiveness comes through from this story. An incredible episode from the 48 hours team and certainly a nice change.

[@JamesKroen]

Always, always, keep your sense of humor. Dig it 😎

[@heatherc2042]

Congratulations. It was great to watch one of these with a happy ending. Many blessings.

[@GrandWren23]

Addicted to 48hours and this is the best episode I’ve seen. And then realizing that today is Stan’s birthday again… Happy Birthday Stanley!

[@JulieSawyer-c1k]

One of the best 48 Hour episodes

[@therealbronxbull8541]

Watching from the Novaliches Quezon City Philippines

[@DerrickRobinson-t7l]

Insane story 😳

[@danab333]

God Bless u sir. You're a survivor and a badass. Thank u for all you do Stanley

[@winnmiller6012]

GREAT segment!!! So good to see a story where there's a happy ending...🎉🎉🎉!!!

[@mrboatshoe]

Checking in from Jacksonville Florida. 7am

[@qendresaful]

Duvalllllll

[@jennifertashik298]

Destin!

[@melissasmidt222]

Orlando

[@zxcv4090]

Al Majmaah

[@saraha5847]

Get ready for that snow ❄️ 😂

[@gaston-m8e]

This was one of the best 48 hours I have watched, Stanley, and the twinkle in his eye, and the DYPD cop (sooo NYPD) were the stars! Their narratives were brilliant. The touches of humour from both was what made this show. And the production and direction were top quality. Has someone bought the rights to Stanley's book? He could have played himself, he was so compelling and watchable. And a really nice guy to boot. Lucky wife.

[@SheliaRPierre]

Strange case with a happy ending. Glad Stanley is alive, met someone and got married. Congratulations on writing the book! I write too. So therapeutic!

[@Elena-fe3os]

Imagine not being able to remeber things, not gettin proof,and people doubting..Strange case indeed

[@SheliaRPierre]

@@Elena-fe3os Yes, I was wondering at first was this what happened, but I kept watching. Glad he got justice, sorry he suffered trauma.

[@sarahwalters7701]

I enjoyed this episode immensely! Happy Birthday, Stanley!

[@DeniseLomberg]

All the way from South Africa ❤ WOW what a birthday to remember 👋👋 wishing you all the best for the future Stanley and hope you and your wife will be telling your kids about your all about the birthday that you missed that fateful day 🤩💖

[@newworldgrover8588]

Great episode glad Stan was okay even the kidnappers couldn’t dislike him.

[@pattjer]

Why did he call his apartment and not the police?

[@samanthab1923]

Someone mentioned because of his job the police would be at his apt.

[@RevLeigh55]

@@samanthab1923or monitoring his phone.

[@marcelokodama238]

As I was watching this episode, a movie was rolling on my head. Amazing how Stan was able to tell with so many details the ordeal he went through. Sometimes bad things happen so we can open our eyes to see life in a different way.

[@Joanla1954]

Great story, thank you 48 Hours! So glad that Stanley lived to tell his story and reaped some beautiful benefits.

[@rowenababalato9050]

Wow he is lucky to be alive!! I love the way he tells his story!! Life is precious, live like it’s your last day, you never know whats going to happen tomorrow. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kristinamullen4066]

OMG.I really like and respect Stanley for his bravery.I hope he has had a happy life after his ordeal .He seems like a very likeable guy.❤

[@lauravargas9017]

This really should be a movie! Thanks for sharing your story. So thankful you made it out alive ❤

[@wendz81]

Intro feels like "The Hangover" kind of deal.... Stan is Doug lol Okay no more, time to be serious now.