She was held captive for 24 years in the secret basement of the house that she grew up in. During her captivity she gave birth to 7 children - all in the dark with nothing but a pack of diapers and a pair of scissors.  
 
For 24 years there were two families residing in one house.  
 
The “family above” lived a normal life. Celebrating holidays. Taking pictures.  
 
The “family below” lived a life with no sunlight, mold on the walls, and torment beyond imagine. 
 
 
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#54: Abducted, Tortured, Left For Dead (Case of Alison Botha)

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