An A&E original podcast.

This episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual assault.

Use your best judgment.

On the evening of February 9, 1997, Janet Chaw, a high school freshman, left her boyfriend's house in Portland, Oregon.

She walked half a block to the bus stop, like she had many times before.

This time was different, though.

She noticed a man following her, so she crossed the street.

But the man crossed as well.

Then he caught up with her and grabbed and dragged her into an abandoned garage.

This is Janet.

He asked me, have I ever had sex before?

And I told him no.

So he said, okay, I won't make you do much.

After he was done, he stood me up.

And I just laid there.

And I watched him jump over the fence.

And then I stood up.

I pulled my underwear and my pants up.

She ran back to her boyfriend's house and called the police.

I couldn't see his face because he wouldn't let me look at his face.

But I know he was bald, you know, shaped, head.

He was about medium-built, and he was about 6'b.

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