‘Slowly Learning to Cope’

The parents of kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck speak out on the sentencing of their son's tormentor and the status of the boy's recovery.

By Arian Campo-Flores | Newsweek Web Exclusive
Oct 12, 2007 | Updated: 5:42  p.m. ET Oct 12, 2007

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  • Posted By: Michell880 @ 10/18/2007 2:59:41 PM

    Shawn is a very brave young man. I can only hope that he continues to work towards healing himself. I also hope that he knows that people stand behind him and cheer for him. He has been through so much in his short life. My wish for him is that he doesn't allow this horrible monster to effect him and his potential to help people. Shawn, my thoughts are with you

    • Posted By: Andrew Hunter @ 10/22/2007 1:34:15 AM

      Hear hear. Good luck Shawn

  • Posted By: commoncents @ 10/18/2007 2:32:45 PM

    Good ole' Bill O'Reilley -sticking his foot in his mouth again - why people watch his show is beyond me. A CHILD scared to death of being killed, after being raped and threatened and his question is why didn't he run? It seems Bill is in much more need of counseling the Shawn!

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  • Posted By: cavmpm @ 10/17/2007 2:22:29 PM

    to all that wonder why Shawn didn't flee, HE WAS A CHILD!!! all ;that needs to be said is thank god he is ok, and back with his family. Also thank god that the person responsible is behinde bars. god bless you Shawn and you family.

  • Posted By: laurarpeter @ 10/15/2007 10:41:47 AM

    I truly admire Shawn and his family. They are strong and noble, I hope they all lead a long, happy life.

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