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About Michelle Renee: FBI Investigates Most Twisted Kidnapping Case

A mother and her 7-year-old daughter are kidnapped in their own home by masked gunmen. The men strap what they claim are bombs to their backs and order the mother, a bank manager, to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from her own bank. This documentary tells the true story of how a seemingly random attack unraveled into a complex tale of survival, betrayal, and a courtroom battle that questioned everything you thought you knew about the crime. This is the story of Michelle Renee and a crime that captivated a nation.

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Michelle Renee: FBI Investigates Most Twisted Kidnapping Case
Runtime
43 minutes
Language
English

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