In 1983, a young sex worker named Cindy Paulson endured brutal torture at the hands of a sadistic client in Anchorage, Alaska. After he attempted to fly her to a remote location, she managed a miraculous escape. Her harrowing account became a crucial lead for authorities, helping them identify the man as Robert Hansen—the notorious 'Butcher Baker' who had been preying on women across Alaska for years. Decades later, Paulson speaks out, sharing her powerful story of survival.
Show
People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer
Episode
S02E01
Air Date
Jun 02, 2026