Book coverHope: A Memoir of Survival in ClevelandAmanda Berry and Gina DeJesus with Mary Jordan and Kevin SullivanBook cover via Penguin Random House
Abduction & survival
Ariel Castro abducted Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus in Cleveland and held them for years inside his house. Berry’s escape in 2013 led to the rescue of the other women and her daughter. Their accounts describe both captivity and life after rescue.
Content note: violence, abuse, or loss. Linked material may contain graphic descriptions. Screen dramatizations may change events and dialogue.
Cleveland, Ohio. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
Map sources checked September 14, 2026. No case-specific Odd Stops location was found in this review.
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Odd Stops
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Cleveland Abduction
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IMDb title reference connected to the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Listed release: 2013. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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IMDb · Screen title
The Cleveland Kidnappings (2021)
IMDb title reference connected to the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Listed release: 2021. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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The Daily Advertiser · 2013-05-08 · Page A3
Cleveland rescues bring hope to searching families
USA Today examines the families’ efforts after Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight escaped captivity.
Contemporary aftermath reporting.
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Case videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.
Kendall Rae
FOUND After 10+ Years! Amanda Berry, Gina Dejesus, and Michelle Knight- Cleveland Kidnapping
Video from Kendall Rae covering the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Length: 23:00.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “A Monster In Cleveland: The True Survival Story of Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight, & Gina DeJesus.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
Outside blogs, personal essays, and creator write-ups. These reflect each author’s perspective. Check publication dates and compare claims with reporting and court records.
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09Internet Archive
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Individual records from Internet Archive: library books, historical broadcasts, and preserved web pages. A catalog listing does not guarantee free reading or full playback. Access, previews, and borrowing are controlled by Internet Archive.
Internet Archive · TV News Archive
20/20 : WPVI : April 30, 2016 10:00pm-11:01pm EDT
The archive indexes this broadcast under Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight, Ariel Castro. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
The Last Word : MSNBCW : May 6, 2013 7:00pm-8:01pm PDT
The archive indexes this broadcast under Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
NOW With Alex Wagner : MSNBCW : May 7, 2013 9:00am-10:01am PDT
The archive indexes this broadcast under Amanda Berry. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
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11Court records & documents
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Court opinions, filings, transcripts, and dockets, alongside clearly labeled parole records, released investigative files, and courtroom recordings. Each item identifies its source and scope. Allegations in filings are not findings of guilt. These selections are not complete case files. Where an online document could not be verified, a separate guide identifies the records office or archive to contact.
IndictmentArchive copy
State v. Castro — grand-jury indictment
Preserved indictment setting out charges against Ariel Castro connected to the captivity of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight. An indictment records allegations at the charging stage.
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13Where are they now?
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The latest information verified for this collection is listed below. Each source has its own date; these are not live custody records.
A current-status update has not been verified for this case yet.
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14Positive Outcome
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Documented laws, advocacy, and reforms connected to this case. Changes do not undo the harm, and listing a law does not claim that it is effective or universally supported.
Survivor advocacy · Cleveland · Reported 2020
Gina DeJesus’s work for missing people and their families
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children describes Gina DeJesus and her family’s work to establish a center helping families search for missing children and adults. The effort grew from their experience of her disappearance and recovery. The source identifies the organization and its early mission.
07Social Media
10 itemsCase videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.
Kendall Rae
FOUND After 10+ Years! Amanda Berry, Gina Dejesus, and Michelle Knight- Cleveland Kidnapping
Video from Kendall Rae covering the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Length: 23:00.
Watch on YouTubeCNN
MICHELLE KNIGHT: HE LIKED AMANDA BETTER
Video from CNN covering the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Length: 0:39.
Watch on YouTubeNews 5 Cleveland
Charles Ramsey interview, rescuer of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight in Cleveland
Interview or news segment from News 5 Cleveland covering the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Length: 2:55.
Watch on YouTubeBBC Politics
The FULL interview with Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus - BBC Newsnight
Interview or news segment from BBC Politics covering the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Length: 16:06.
Watch on YouTubeABC News
Charles Ramsey Interview on Helping Rescue Amanda Berry: Missing Cleveland Girls Found
Interview or news segment from ABC News covering the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Length: 1:14.
Watch on YouTubeInside Edition
Daughter of Kidnapping Survivor Amanda Berry Is Now 13
Video from Inside Edition covering the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Length: 2:16.
Watch on YouTubeTrue Crime News
Amanda Berry And Elizabeth Smart Meet - Crime Watch Daily With Chris Hansen
Video from True Crime News covering the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Length: 7:36.
Watch on YouTubeABC News
Trapped | 20/20 | PART 1
Video from ABC News covering the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Length: 7:58.
Watch on YouTubeABC News
Trapped | 20/20 | PART 5
Video from ABC News covering the Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight case. Length: 8:01.
Watch on YouTubeFacebook · Creator channel
GITN Podcast — Facebook page
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