The Legacy of Cindy Paulson: How She Helped Bring a Serial Killer to Justice (Robert Hansen)

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Cindy Paulson ’s decision to report the crime and cooperate with law enforcement was instrumental in bringing Robert Hansen to justice . Her testimony and the evidence she provided were crucial in building a case against him and securing a warrant to search his property. After she was kidnapped by Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen , 17-year-old Cindy Paulson escaped captivity and directly led to his arrest, finally ending the Butcher Baker’s 12-year killing spree. On June 13, 1983, Cindy Paulson was kidnapped and raped, her life threatened by Robert Hansen . Her eventual getaway was central to Hansen ’s ultimate capture and confession to the murder of dozens of women. Yes, Cindy Paulson is a real person, and as shown in the movie, she was one of the many women who were abducted by Robert Hansen. Investigators believe that before killing his victims, Robert would often take them to his cabin in the wilderness in his private jet. Anchorage Police Officer Glenn Flothe played a crucial role in bringing Robert Hansen to justice. Flothe tirelessly pursued the case, even when others were skeptical about the existence of a serial killer. This in-depth exploration delves into ten unbelievable secrets about the Cindy Paulson - Robert Hansen case that you NEED to know. The Near-Miraculous Escape: Paulson’s Act of Survival. Cindy Paulson’s escape is nothing short of miraculous. But in 1983, everything changed when one of his intended victims, 17-year-old Cindy Paulson , escaped and told the police her harrowing story. Paulson ’s account of being shackled, assaulted, and nearly flown to her doom provided investigators with their first solid lead. One of its core mythologies involves the relationship between Cindy Paulson and Glenn Flothe. In it, the film makes the claim that Cindy Paulson eventually moves considers moving in with Flothe, his wife Cherry and their children — and wreaks havoc in the process on their lives. That did not happen. We’re here to set the record straight. Robert Christian Hansen operated as a serial killer in Alaska for twelve years before a 17 year old prostitute named Cindy Paulson was found running near naked down a road, handcuffed, and helped by a truck driver.