Video: 5 Women Survivors Who Inspire Us With Their Strength

This Women's History Month watch these women survivors and be inspired!

Women like Judy Malinowski, Cyntoia Brown, Jordan Dinsmore, Polyvana Viana and Janey Partain inspire us with their bravery, quick wits and determination when faced with various vicious acts of aggression. Learn more about their stories, and be sure to view our video, 3 Self Defense Moves You Need to Know Right Now.

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Inside The Tragic Hart Family Murder-Suicide Crash

Jennifer and Sarah Hart killed themselves and murdered their six adopted children in 2018 by driving their SUV off a cliff in California.

5 Things You Need To Know About Susan Powell

In 2009, mother-of-two Susan Powell disappeared without a trace in West Valley City, Utah. Then in 2012, her husband Josh killed himself and their two sons after custody of the children was granted to Susan's parents.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Fatally Shoving 87-Year-Old Broadway Singing Coach

Lauren Pazienza pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to eight years behind bars for the 2022 shoving death of NYC music coach Barbara Maier Gustern.

Remembering The Victims Of The Buffalo Mass Shooting

On May 14, 2022, an 18-year-old gunman walked into the Tops Friendly Market and shot and killed ten people, injuring three others, in what authorities believe was a racially-motivated attack.

What To Know About Reality Star Jen Shah's Wire Fraud Case

The “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” cast member was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for defrauding the elderly.

‘In Pursuit With John Walsh’ And FBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Michael Pratt Captured

On Dec. 23, the FBI confirmed they captured fugitive Michael Pratt in Spain. Pratt was arrested in connection with the operation of the GirlsDoPorn adult website.

Toddler Who Was Kidnapped By Her Babysitter Reunited With Family Over Five Decades Later

On Aug. 23, 1971, Melissa Highsmith was kidnapped by her babysitter in Fort Worth, Texas. 51 years later, DNA testing helped her family find her.

In February 2001, Steven Kraft, Jr. Took His Dogs Outside And Disappeared

Over two decades ago, a 12-year-old boy went missing from outside his home in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The two dogs he was playing with have since been found but he remains missing.

New Orleans Court Vacates Wrongful Conviction Of Man Accused Of Raping 6-Year-Old Stepdaughter

Since 2002, the victim “repeatedly” asked authorities to “correct the injustice, and rightfully prosecute the actual perpetrator,” officials said.

Iowa Father Still Searching For Answers After Son’s 2013 Disappearance

Michael Workman’s son, Fredrick James Workman, disappeared at age 15 and may use the alias "Fred Shields."