Borderline

Voyage Media
Borderline

In 1985, in Texas, Jayson Woodward stepped outside of her home and was abducted, raped, and held hostage, until she managed to escape her assailant. He was captured on the border between the United States and Mexico. Three unknown armed men would later kidnap Jayson's rapist from a Mexican jail, and bring him back to Texas, where he was found in a park, in his underwear, by Texas law enforcement. An incredible true crime story of a terrible crime that became an international incident, as well as a remarkable portrait of courage and an unexpected spiritual awakening, as Jayson went through it all and came out the other side. Hosted by Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds).

Episodes

  1. 20/01/2022

    Trailer

    The trailer for Voyage Media's newest true crime series, Borderline. In 1985, in Texas, Jayson Woodward stepped outside of her home and was abducted, raped and held hostage. She managed to escape her assailant, who fled but was captured right on the border. He would later be kidnapped by three unknown armed men from a Mexican jail and returned to Texas. And that's not even the half of this extraordinary true crime saga. Hosted by Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2 min

  2. 31/01/2022

    Episode One

    Jayson knew there was a stranger in her home. But she talked herself out of her intuition... until it was proven right. And with Jayson living in one of the most remote areas of Texas... there would be no one around to help her. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justice/dp/0578524228 Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. The effects of sexual violence aren’t always easy to deal with, but with the right help they can be managed. If you need to talk, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or visit RAINN.org for free, confidential support 24-hours a day, seven days a week. That’s 1-800-656-4673 and R-A-I-N-N–dot—O-R-G. You're not alone. Borderline is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Chris Goldberg, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Reporting and host narration by Dan Benamor. This episode was edited by Nick Messitte. Derlis Gonzalez wrote original music for this series. Borderline is hosted by Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

  3. 31/01/2022

    Episode Two

    Something totally unexpected and spiritual occurred when Jayson was kidnapped, leading her to shocking forgive her assailant during the crime. Despite this, Jayson knew their encounter could only end with either her escape or her death at this man's hands. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justice/dp/0578524228 Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. The effects of sexual violence aren’t always easy to deal with, but with the right help they can be managed. If you need to talk, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or visit RAINN.org for free, confidential support 24-hours a day, seven days a week. That’s 1-800-656-4673 and R-A-I-N-N–dot—O-R-G. You're not alone. Borderline is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Chris Goldberg, Kaitlyn Brown, and Dan Benamor. Reporting and host narration by Dan Benamor. Nick Messitte edited this episode. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Borderline is hosted by Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  4. 31/01/2022

    Episode Three

    After Jayson's daring escape, she tries to recover while the authorities are in literal hot pursuit of her assailant, leading to a high-stakes standoff at the border. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justice/dp/0578524228 Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. The effects of sexual violence aren’t always easy to deal with, but with the right help they can be managed. If you need to talk, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or visit RAINN.org for free, confidential support 24-hours a day, seven days a week. That’s 1-800-656-4673 and R-A-I-N-N–dot—O-R-G. You're not alone. Borderline is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Chris Goldberg, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Reporting and host narration by Dan Benamor. Andres Coca edited this episode. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Borderline is hosted by Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  5. 31/01/2022

    Episode Four

    Jayson goes to Mexico, to make sure justice is served. There, she discovers the truth, about who her assailant was, his awful history, and what might and might not be done about his crime. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justice/dp/0578524228 Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. The effects of sexual violence aren’t always easy to deal with, but with the right help they can be managed. If you need to talk, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or visit RAINN.org for free, confidential support 24-hours a day, seven days a week. That’s 1-800-656-4673 and R-A-I-N-N–dot—O-R-G. You're not alone. Borderline is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Chris Goldberg, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Reporting and host narration by Dan Benamor. Nick Messitte edited this episode. Derlis Gonzalez wrote original music for this series. Borderline is hosted by Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  6. 31/01/2022

    Episode Five

    With Refugio shockingly now in Texas custody, the next hurdle Jayson must face is testifying at his trial, to ensure Refugio is convicted of his crimes. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justice/dp/0578524228 Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. The effects of sexual violence aren’t always easy to deal with, but with the right help they can be managed. If you need to talk, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or visit RAINN.org for free, confidential support 24-hours a day, seven days a week. That’s 1-800-656-4673 and R-A-I-N-N–dot—O-R-G. You're not alone. Borderline is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Chris Goldberg, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Reporting and host narration by Dan Benamor. Nick Shoup edited this episode. Derlis Gonzalez wrote original music for this series. Borderline is hosted by Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  7. 31/01/2022

    Episode Six

    Jayson receives a verdict in Refugio's trial. She reconnects with a former love, Trey, and gets a very strong hint at someone who might have been involved in Refugio's kidnapping. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justice/dp/0578524228 Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. The effects of sexual violence aren’t always easy to deal with, but with the right help they can be managed. If you need to talk, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or visit RAINN.org for free, confidential support 24-hours a day, seven days a week. That’s 1-800-656-4673 and R-A-I-N-N–dot—O-R-G. You're not alone. Borderline is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Chris Goldberg, Kaitlyn Brown and Dan Benamor. Reporting and host narration by Dan Benamor. Andres Coca edited this episode. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Borderline is hosted by Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  8. 21/02/2022

    Behind The Scenes

    Go behind the scenes of Borderline with Jayson Woodward and Trish Nasworthy from the series, as well as Voyage's CEO Nat Mundel, and show producers Dan Benamor, Chris Goldberg, and Robert Mitas, in conversation about the making of Borderline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min
  9. New Weekly True Crime - Grave Deeds, Dead Plots

    05/11/2024

    New Weekly True Crime - Grave Deeds, Dead Plots

    A mix of true crime and the supernatural, Grave Deeds, Dead Plots covers stories of ghosts hauntings on sites where murders or other crimes took place. Look for Grave Deeds, Dead Plots anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 min

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In 1985, in Texas, Jayson Woodward stepped outside of her home and was abducted, raped, and held hostage, until she managed to escape her assailant. He was captured on the border between the United States and Mexico. Three unknown armed men would later kidnap Jayson's rapist from a Mexican jail, and bring him back to Texas, where he was found in a park, in his underwear, by Texas law enforcement. An incredible true crime story of a terrible crime that became an international incident, as well as a remarkable portrait of courage and an unexpected spiritual awakening, as Jayson went through it all and came out the other side. Hosted by Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds).

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