Survival Abroad: Escaping A Monster In Madrid

Ever since she was a teenager, Chris Cander had an appetite to explore the world. Enrolled at the University of Houston, she set out for Spain to spend a semester abroad in Madrid. One night, a stranger approached her and offered to take her to a phone so that she could make a call. But soon after Chris stepped foot in the man's car, he revealed himself to be a monster. Author Chris Cander shares how she survived an attempted murder in the Summer of 1989. Later, she shares how she was able to turn her trauma into advocacy and creativity, and how it inspired her book, The Young Of Other Animals. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices