Summary

One hot summer morning, Castro forced all three of the girls outside and into his van. His family was coming over. Michelle figured he wanted to show them the entire house in case they had become suspicious. The van smelled awful and was equipped with chains. Once the girls were chained up he left, warning them that if he heard a sound he’d kill all of them. It was unbearably hot in the van. Michelle passed out three times from the oppressive heat. They were made to stay in the van for five days. Michelle wasn’t forced to have sex with him during that time but he raped Michelle in the van on the fourth day.

Michelle had been chained, raped and beaten for over two years. She feared for her life and had no doubt that he would...