Kidnapping of Alicia Kozakiewicz
How was Alicia Kozakiewicz lured online?
4.7 (25)
45 mins
Explore how Kozakiewicz was kidnapped in 2002 after being targeted by an online predator. Learn how she was abducted by Scott Tyree after meeting him through internet chatrooms. Also understand how her survival and rescue later turned her into a major advocate for child internet safety.
Ep 1:
The Last Peaceful Dinner
On a quiet New Year's Day in 2002, thirteen-year-old Alicia Kozakiewicz slipped out her front door after nine months of secret online grooming—and vanished into a stranger's car.
Ep 2:
Four Days in the Dungeon
Trapped in a padlocked basement dungeon in Virginia, Alicia endures unimaginable torment while fighting to survive using the only weapon she has: her own humanity.
Ep 3:
The Digital Trail Home
As Alicia's terrified family and the FBI race against the clock, a chance tip and a screen name unravel a digital trail leading to a locked door—and a chained girl beneath a bed.
Ep 4:
From Survivor to Sentinel
Alicia rebuilds her life after unthinkable trauma, confronting today's evolving online predators and turning her survival into the Alicia Project and a landmark child-safety law.
