I Survived a Serial Killer Season 1 Episode 13 The Cleveland Strangler

In this episode of I Survived a Serial Killer, we meet survivors of the Cleveland Strangler, a notorious killer responsible for the deaths of at least 11 women between 2007 and 2009. The survivors share their harrowing experiences of being attacked by the killer and how they managed to escape with their lives.

One survivor, Vanessa Gay, was just 20 years old when she encountered the Cleveland Strangler. She was walking alone at night when the killer approached her and offered her a ride. Unbeknownst to her, he had already killed several women by this point. Vanessa accepted the ride and soon found herself in a terrifying situation as the killer tried to strangle her with a cable cord. In a miraculous turn of events, Vanessa was able to fight him off and escape from the car.

Another survivor, Diane Turner, was also attacked by the Cleveland Strangler while walking alone. He dragged her into an abandoned house and strangled her until she passed out. When she woke up, she was in the hospital with no memory of what had happened. It wasn't until later, when she saw news reports about the Cleveland Strangler, that she realized what had happened to her.

A third survivor, Tonia Carmichael, was not as fortunate. She was abducted by the Cleveland Strangler and held captive for several days before he killed her. Her family members share their grief and the impact her death had on their lives.

Throughout the episode, we also hear from law enforcement officials who worked tirelessly to catch the Cleveland Strangler. They discuss the challenges they faced, including a lack of evidence and a reluctance from some of the community to come forward with information.

Ultimately, the Cleveland Strangler, whose real name was Anthony Sowell, was arrested in 2009 after a woman reported being raped and assaulted by him. When police arrived at his home to investigate, they found the bodies of eleven women. Sowell was convicted of multiple counts of murder and sentenced to death.

The survivors of the Cleveland Strangler share their stories with courage and resilience, emphasizing the importance of speaking up and fighting back against their attacker. This episode of I Survived a Serial Killer serves as a tribute to their strength and perseverance.