Elizabeth Shoaf recounted her 10 days of hell spent in an under ground bunker this morning on the Today Show. When she was 14, Elizabeth Shoaf was abducted on her way home from school by a man who stated he was a police officer. Vinson Filyaw, a 36-year-old construction worker, kept Elizabeth Shoaf for 10 days in an underground bunker that he created right next to his mobile home. He ended up sexually assaulting her for these 10 days, but Elizabeth never lost her faith. She stayed strong and believes that her strength and prayer is what kept her alive. This man, Vinson Filyaw, was also a suspect in another sexual assault case. Eventually, he was found and after confessing to the charges against him, Filyaw was sentenced to 421 years in prison, with no chance of parole. While he is in prison, Elizabeth Shoaf is taking the time to tell the tale of her courage, bravery, and healing.
Elizabeth Shoaf's story serves as a reminder to both parents and children alike, that safety when walking to and from school, is a must.
Source: Associatedcontent.com
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