Survivor shares long road from trauma to healing and fame
Robinson describes narrowly avoiding a killer during a hostage ordeal in Atlanta in 2005. She moved to Augusta, regained custody, and has not used drugs since. Her account links to Nichols trial and life sentence for multiple murders, plus a bestselling memoir and a film in development with Kate Mara and David Oyelowo set to star.
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Friend recalls “spiritual battle” in Duluth incident
In a Duluth apartment during seven hours of turmoil a woman testified about a “spiritual battle” the man appeared to fight. She says her faith helped her survive, care for her three children, and strive to make a difference, while offering insight into the other side she saw. Teddy Kulmala covers crime and courts for the Aiken Standard.
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Captive film from Robisnson story to release by Paramount
Robinsons experiences with Nichols inspire a film titled Captive to debut from Paramount Pictures in September. She travels to churches and schools to tell her story, stressing it is never too late to turn life around and that God accepts everyone even when broken. She reflects on March 2005 night and her son Cole’s Lego gift amid gratitude for life’s transformation.
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Showers Foreseen For Masters Second Practice Round
The National Weather Service forecasts a 50 percent chance of showers on the second day of Masters practice rounds with possible thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a high near 81. Winds calm morning, southwest about 6 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall between a tenth and a quarter inch, higher in storms.
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