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Ransom Demand and Proof of Life
- LaRinda Stewart, Amanda's mother, received a call from the kidnappers demanding a million-dollar ransom.
- The kidnappers allowed Amanda to speak to her mother briefly, proving she was alive.
Hostage Video and Separation
- Amanda and Nigel were forced to make a hostage video pleading for their lives.
- Amanda's mother saw the video on Al Jazeera, marking the first time she'd seen her daughter since the kidnapping.
Escape Attempt and Comfort
- Amanda and Nigel chipped away at their bathroom window to escape.
- They were caught during their escape attempt, and Amanda was comforted by a Somali woman in a mosque.