Ep 2. Jennifer Asbenson

Jennifer Asbenson was a young woman looking to escape the stress of everyday life, she decided to hitchhike from California to her family’s home in Arizona. This decision ultimately led her to have a terrifying encounter that she will never forget.

Episode 2 of “I Escaped My Killer” tells the story of Jennifer Asbenson and the trauma she faced during her hitchhiking journey over 20 years ago. Jennifer shares in this episode about how she thought it would be a fun adventure, but it quickly turned into a nightmare.

Jennifer was picked up by a man in a blue van who offered to give her a ride. As they drove along, the man started acting strangely, and Jennifer started to feel uneasy. When the man refused to let her out of the van, Jennifer knew she was in trouble. She tried to keep calm and think of a plan to escape.

The man drove Jennifer to a remote area and stopped the van. He then began to attack her and beat her with a hammer. Jennifer fought back but was overpowered by the man. She was left for dead on the side of the road, with multiple skull fractures and other serious injuries.

Despite her injuries, Jennifer was able to crawl to a nearby road and wave down help. She was taken to the hospital and underwent multiple surgeries to save her life. Despite the trauma, Jennifer remained determined to survive and vowed to bring her attacker to justice.

The episode does not only focus on the attack, but also on Jennifer's healing journey. She speaks about her experience in therapy and how it helped her process her emotions and current feelings to overcome the trauma.

Years after the attack, Jennifer was able to identify her attacker, who had killed several other women. Thanks to her testimony, he was sentenced to death. Jennifer continues to use her experiences to inspire and help others, and is now a motivational speaker, heal trauma coach, author, and avid adventurer.

The episode of "I Escaped My Killer" featuring Jennifer Asbenson is a raw and emotional retelling of one woman's struggle to survive after experiencing a horrific attack. It highlights the resilience of the human spirit, even in the darkest of times. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in true crime, survival stories, or stories of healing and personal growth.