Overview

The six-part series will offer viewers an inside look into the motivations behind hostage situations, the history between abductees and their captors, and the moments that led to standoffs with law enforcement officials. Through authentic audio recordings from police negotiation tapes, re-enactments and expert testimony, the series will provide insight into the actions required by law enforcement to safely de-escalate tense situations and save the lives of innocent bystanders.

Network

• Investigation Discovery

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• James Matthew Poole

  Will

  1 ep

Themes

• hostage
• held captive
• captive
• hostage situation
• true crime
• reenactment
• hostage negotiator
• police standoff
• family hostage
• abductor
• hostages

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