Stephanie Dufort shares her experience of being kidnapped in Haiti and the harrowing moments she went through. She discusses how she was targeted because of the color of her skin and considered a rich person. Stephanie talks about the initial moments of the kidnapping, the fear she felt, and the attempts to escape. She also highlights the emotional toll it took on her and her loved ones. Despite the trauma, Stephanie's faith in God grew stronger, and she gained a deeper appreciation for life. Stephanie and Jeff continue their conversation, discussing the details of their captivity and the physical and emotional abuse they endured. They reflect on the fear and uncertainty they felt during their ordeal and the relief they experienced upon their release. Stephanie shares her gratitude for the support and prayers they received and emphasizes the ongoing violence and suffering in Haiti. They conclude by expressing hope for a better future for the country.

Jeff recounts his experiences on day 29 of captivity. He describes being recaptured after an escape attempt and being placed in a new cell. Jeff reflects on the guards' reactions and the fear they displayed. He then shares the brutal beating he endured, including being hogtied with cords and the intense pain he felt. Jeff also discusses the psychological impact of the beatings and his realization that his timeline for escape had been reset. He concludes by urging listeners to empathize with the people who are still suffering under the control of the gangs in Haiti.

Day 28 of the Stimpak podcast continues the story of Jeff Frazier's kidnapping. Negotiations are ongoing, and Chef Rasta is now involved. Jeff's team has an agreement with the kidnappers, but the amount of money is not enough for them.

Big Frazier news, Vigilante justice movements, Chef Jeff is 'fired', Billy is 'hired', Escape plans mature.

Jeff submits, keeping your mind right, escape planning continues.

Daily life in captivity, Introduction to the guards, Gunny agrees to delevery ransom money

Escape concepts, confusion and cash.

Miscommunication abounds. Phone call with Mary

Not long after I finish my call and Kervins finishes translating, seven or eight kidnappers storm in the room and tell Stephanie and I to lay face down on two separate mattresses. Bad Cop is there. I don’t quite understand what he wants me to do. I ask him a question. He punches me in the ear. I lay down and put my arms behind my back not knowing what’s going on. Maybe the $100k wasn’t enough.

The downside of that arrogance (amongst many other things) is that I can become a DIY guy when I aught not. It had not even occurred to me on Day 3, that Mary might be putting together a team of highly qualified experts who were preparing to lead my negotiations. Think of all you’d need in order to help me. You’d need to speak Kreyol, be a skilled negotiator, know about this gang and their specific tactics, style, capabilities. You’d need to know my finances, where our money is, how to get it, how much I’d be willing to pay or not pay - and more!

Around 11am Chef Jeff came in and gave me my phone and told me to call my negotiator. I hadn’t realized it but the role of negotiator is a terribly heavy burden to carry.

We entered Martissant like before, front windows down, tinted back windows up, rum bottles out the windows, thug faces on. We passed the gang ‘toll booth’ without incident. A mile or so later I actually began to imagine what it would be like if I were ever attacked in Haiti. I thought about how it would actually go down.

As we went to each location, I expected to see the desperate and dying like I had seen on previous visits to Jacmel.

I landed in Haiti on Monday, April 10th 2023 to bring food to the starving individuals and families of Haiti. My non-profit StimPack, had received a $300k donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints intended to purchase food for distribution.

I was kidnapped in Haiti on April 12th, 2023, and held for 43 days. I was beaten, terrorized and tortured. I escaped for about 8 hours but only made it about a mile before I was recaptured by a neighboring gang and returned to my cell. It was terrible. I lost about 50 pounds before being released on May 24th. Over the next six weeks, My wife Mary and I will share our story here.