About this episode
This Missouri Mayhem episode delves into the extraordinary recovery of Sean Hornbeck and Ben Ownby, exploring the events leading up to their rescue and the impact on law enforcement practices. The discussion highlights the emotional and psychological aspects of the case, including trauma bonding and the changes in handling missing child cases.REFERENCE LIST Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2007). FBI Press Conference on the Recovery of Shawn Hornbeck and Ben Ownby.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. (2002–2007). Coverage of the Hornbeck Abduction and Rescue.CNN. (2007). “Kidnapped Missouri Boys Found Alive.”The New York Times. (2007). “Boy Missing for Four Years Found With Newly Kidnapped Youth.”ABC News – 20/20. (2007). Interview with Shawn Hornbeck’s Parents (Pam & Craig Akers).Missouri State Highway Patrol (2007). Report on the Ownby Abduction and AMBER Alert Activation.Court Records: State of Missouri v. Michael J. Devlin (2007).Oprah Winfrey Show (2007). Exclusive Interview with the Hornbeck Family.National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. (2002–2007). Case Documentation & Recovery Overview.
