Lori Poland Wikipedia: Kidnapping Survivor Colorado Kidnapped by Robert Paul Thiret
Lori Poland is a notable figure in the annals of child abduction and survival. Born in 1980 in Denver, Colorado, she became widely recognized as a kidnapping survivor who defied incredible odds.
In August 1983, at the tender age of three, Lori was abducted by a man offering candy from her front yard. What followed was a horrifying ordeal involving sexual abuse and her abandonment in a 15-foot sewage pit toilet.
Her remarkable story gained national attention as her community and the nation watched in shock and concern. After three agonizing days, Lori was miraculously rescued by two birdwatchers who heard her cries for help.
This rescue marked the beginning of her journey toward healing and advocacy. Today, Lori Poland is a survivor and a licensed therapist, author, and advocate for child abuse prevention.
She co-founded the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) and has dedicated her life to ensuring that no child has to endure what she went through.
