Alicia Kozakiewicz's Survival
How did Alicia survive a dangerous online trap?
4.4 (19)
37 mins
Explore the 2002 abduction of 13-year-old Alicia Kozakiewicz in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after she was lured online by Peter Olivier, who took her to his Virginia home and held her captive. Uncover how Alicia endured four days of captivity, how investigators traced her location through an online contact, and how a police raid finally brought her home alive.
Ep 1:
The Last Normal New Year
A happy thirteen-year-old slips out a door for a moment that turns into nearly a year of hidden online grooming — and the last normal night of her life.
Ep 2:
Into the Herndon Basement
Meet Scott Tyree, the quiet Virginia contractor with a hidden dungeon, and follow Alicia's terrifying five-hour drive from a Pittsburgh sidewalk into his basement.
Ep 3:
The Chain Under the Bed
A tip from an unlikely stranger sparks a race against time, ending with FBI agents crashing into a bedroom — and a chain glinting under a bed.
Ep 4:
Turning the Lights Back On
Decades later, Alicia turns her survival into a mission, rewriting laws, warning of new digital dangers, and teaching kids that telling the truth is power.
Discussions (5)
Alexander
Level 10 · 1 week agoTyree got 19 yrs confirmed
Marcus
Level 5 · 1 week agoAlicia's Law passed in 11 states confirmed
Anthony
Level 6 · 1 week agoAlicia's Law passed in 11 states and Wisconsin caught 1000 predators in 2 years after it passed. That tracks with ICAC task force reports showing massive case increases with dedicated funding.
