Ever since she was violently attacked by two women on her way home from school when she was 15, 22-year old Karlette Palmer has battled with debilitating PTSD symptoms of dermatillomania, anxiety, panic attacks, low self esteem and self confidence. She had to move away from her hometown to constantly stop reliving the attack.
In October 1980, Mo Lea’s life changed forever, when she was brutally attacked by a man she believes to be Peter Sutcliffe or the ‘Yorkshire Ripper’.
Whilst on duty, Cliff Goodwin, a father and former prison guard, was brutally attacked by a prisoner. He was punched in the face and required reconstructive surgery on his nose.
Andrew Osbourne set off for his job as a security guard at the supermarket, where he had worked for over 20 years. But just over an hour into his shift, Andrew was attacked by a man who had a hockey stick with a modified blade attached to it, a shield, plus a builder’s utility belt with five kitchen knives attached.
In March 2016, Bryan and Jo Shirley were burgled by two armed intruders. The harrowing events of that night have deeply affected Bryan and Jo ever since.
Taking high doses of Mirtazapine and Diazepam, things reached crisis point when Stephen tried to take his own life three times. Desperate for help, Stephen’s wife sent a video plea to The Speakmans.