Oh that man is just sick! I hope they catch him, soon. I'd be so worried if I was a woman living in that area. Single women should carry pepper spray or scissors!
Oh I hope and pray that she comes out physically healthy. Lord knows she is going to carry those emotional scars for years. Smart thinking on her part using the fire to free herself. I am so glad I've taken those self defense courses. My mom insisted upon it when we lived in Woodridge there was some sicko on the loose who would take high school girls as they got off the bus and then raped and beat them. Thankfully he never killed any of them. The last attempt he made got him caught because the girl was bright enough to knock him out with her back pack and then calling the cops from a neighbor's house.
the thing with this girl that I am surprised is that after all those hours she had the strength to get out...I need to email my friend to find out how she is doing...obviously well enough that she gave the cops a good enough description for a picture