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The true story of Stephanie Slater, a British estate agent who was kidnapped, raped, and held for ransom by Michael Sams, who imprisoned her in a coffin-like box for eight days.
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Gina McKee Sylvester McCoy Kitty McGeever Bob Mason Judith Anthony James Grant Sally Rogers Davyd Harries Iain Rogerson Phil Croft Di Sherlock Rose Keegan Paul Kember Edward Arthur Michael Healy Eleanor Martin Terence Beesley Bruce Alexander Roger Ennals Anthony Green Mike Eastman Roderick Smith Rupert Procter John Lanasis Simon Nichols Trevor Nichols Diane Adderley Lindy Whiteford Simon Lowe Tunde Oba Martin Nee
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