<p>As Verna’s health deteriorates, the girls put their escape plan into motion, unaware that their harrowing image has made a shocking debut on newsstands and gripped the country’s attention.</p><p><br></p><p>The race is against time as they seize their only opportunity to either reclaim their lost freedom, or face the wrath of their captor.</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p>The Stolen Girls of Americus is a co-production of Accelerate Change and PushBlack. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support, please consider making a donation at www.stolengirlsofamericus.com.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features performances by:</p><p>Joelle Denise as Shirley Green</p><p>Brooke Brown as Lorena Barnum</p><p>MJ VanDevere as Carol Barner</p><p>Leslie Taylor-Grover as Bernice Green</p><p>Debra Mittleman as Mabel Barnum</p><p>Precious Joubert as Helen Barner</p><p><br></p><p>Additional voice support includes:</p><p>Jareyah Bradley</p><p>Cindy Kamtchoum</p><p>Richie Kamtchoum</p><p>Zul Manzi</p><p>Bianca Tochi</p><p>Len Webb</p><p>Nate Woldu</p><p>Chris Yates</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is written by MJ Vandevere and Cydney Smith, and directed by Richie Kamtchoum.</p><p><br></p><p>The editor is Julian Blackmore, with engineering provided by Nathan Wizard and Yanii Evans. Original music composed by Julian Blackmore. Photo credit: Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos</p><p><br></p><p>Our producers are Jill Janairo, Darren Wallace, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: <a href="https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy">https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>