The three Cleveland kidnapping victims have released a beautiful video, thanking family, friends an the public for their support over the last 10 years and since their rescue just a few weeks ago on May 6th.
This is first time Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight have appeared on camera since they escaped captivity from Ariel Castro, who is currently pleading not guilty on a 329 count indictment that includes multiple kidnapping and rape charges.
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“I’m getting stronger each day and having my privacy has helped immensely. I ask that everyone continues to respect our privacy and give us to time have a normal life.” – Amanda Berry
“I would say thank you for the support.” – Gina DeJesus
“We have been hurt by people, but we need to rely on god as being the judge. God has a plan for all of us. The plan that he gave me is for me to help others that have been in the same situations I have been in – to know that there is someone out ther to lean on and to talk to.” – Michelle Knight
It is a miracle these women are alive and they give hope to many others in their situation – I hope they continue to get stronger.
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