Henryetta Mass Murders - Krystle Strong's Story "Surviving Jesse McFadden"

“Krystal Strong's Story" Surviving Jesse McFaddenMay 26, 2023 - Interview with Krystle StrongTRIGGER WARNINGThe following content may be disturbing to some listeners. Content may include actual audio and topics include child sex crimes, drugs, ephebophilia, gun violence, hebephilia, kidnapping, murder, pedophilia, pornography, rape, and suicide. These can be charged, painful, traumatic, and ugly resulting in powerful and even emotional responses. Please proceed with caution. INTRODUCTIONEvery 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted;1,270 per day. Every nine minutes, the victim is a child. However only 25 out of every 1,000 perpetrators will end up in prison; 2.5% or 25 perpetrators. If these numbers are not staggering enough, only 19% of sexual assaults are reported. In a class of 25 students with 15 females and 10 males, 6.25 females will be sexually assaulted compared to .33% or less than one of their male counterparts. Of all of those assaulted only .16% will go to prison meaning that in just this scenario 6.72 offenders just in relation to this class are in our communities. Known violent offenders such as Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy had prior sexual in nature arrests prior to a conviction of murder. 63% of violent offenders will be rearrested for another violent crime with the average timeline of 0-18 months. So for every 10 we let out, at least six will go back. Where - Where were they located at the time of the assault?55% - at or near the victim’s home15% - in an open public place12% - at or near a relative’s home10% - in an enclosed but public area (garage or parking lot)8% - occur on school property What - What were they doing at the time of the assault?48% were sleeping, or performing another activity and home29% were traveling to and from school, work or running errands12% were working7% were attending school5% were doing an unknown or other activitySo if you are one of the individuals criticizing parents about allowing sleepovers or “not being vigilant enough” let these numbers soak in. There is a much higher probability that if your child is assaulted, it's at your home, a family member's home, or on the way to or at school. We have to change this because it is a huge problem. In the meantime though, we need to address the impact from prevention and awareness to healing. GUEST INTRODUCTIONHere to speak with us today is Krystle Strong. At 16 years old, Krystal experienced and survived a life changing and a violent crime at the hands of Jesse McFadden, who has gained notoriety for the recent mass murders in Oklahoma before taking his own life.Krystal has become a symbol of courage and strength to millions of young girls and women by sharing her story, her experience, and advocating for changes in the justice system that has failed time and time again.Welcome Krystle, we appreciate you spending some time with us this evening. Your courage and strength through this all has been truly inspirational and we know you will touch so many lives with your story. Q:  So before we dive into all of this, tell us a little about you, did you grow up in Oklahoma?Early LifeSchoolAdolescenceCollegeTodayQ:  How old were you when you met McFaddenTHE ASSAULT - KRYSTLE STRONGIn order for anyone to truly understand and really grasp your journey, it’s important that we share what happened to you.Q:  How old were you when you met McFaddenQ:  How did you meet McFaddenQ:  Did you know McFadden growing up, tell us about him?Q:  Do you know anything about McFadden’s family?Q:  Did anything lead up to your assault (e.g. manipulation, strange behavior, violent behavior, unwanted behavior, etc.)?Q:  Tell us about the day you were assaulted. What was happening that day and what do you remember?Q:  An assault is already a horrible experience, especially at 16 years old. Can you tell us about your experience after the assault?- Law Enforcement- Telling the Story- Testing (I.e. rape exam, blood tests, testifying, etc)- Treatment by people in the community and your peers- TherapyIMPACTThe impact of an assault can often be deadly. 33% of Survivors have contemplated suicide while they are 13 times more likely to attempt suicide compared to the general public. Survivors are three times more likely to suffer a major depressive episode due to the trauma of an assault. 70 women a day commit suicide following a sexual assault. Q:  What was your experience with family and friends (family, friends, school, community)?Q:  What advice do you have for parents, especially those supporting a child, teenager or loved one through such a traumatic experience?Q:  An assault is already a horrible experience, especially at 16 years old. Can you tell us about your experience after the assault?Q:  What types of things occurred for you after the assault? (e.g. Hypervigilance, Insomnia, Relationship Problems, etc.Q:  Were you diagnosed with PTSD?Q:  What effects do you feel you carry today?HEALING & RECOVERY (Journey - Coping, Regaining Self-Control, Resources - Online Communities, Support Groups, Therapists, etc.)Many may think that being victimized can be the worst part of any traumatic event.  But for most, it’s the healing and recovery that is the most brutal aspect of the process.  Healing can take years and recovery can become an elusive target, with constant backsliding and new triggers that force you to relive the pain over and over again.Healing and recovery are the most important things for any survivor of an assault. Support can come in the form of resources that may include such things as emotional, legal, and general support services.Q: After your assault, what resources did you find helpful? What resources do you wish would have been available to you?  What advice would you give someone who is trying to heal from a sex crime?Q: What resources were available to you?Q:  Did you take any advantage of resources or support and what was that experience like?Q:  What has been instrumenta...