Borderline

In 1985, in Texas, Jayson Woodward stepped outside of her home and was abducted, raped, and held hostage, until she managed to escape her assailant. He was captured on the border between the United States and Mexico. Three unknown armed men would later kidnap Jayson's rapist from a Mexican jail, and bring him back to Texas, where he was found in a park, in his underwear, by Texas law enforcement. An incredible true crime story of a terrible crime that became an international incident, as well as a remarkable portrait of courage and an unexpected spiritual awakening, as Jayson went through it all and came out the other side. Hosted by Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds).

Episodes

Trailer

January 20, 2022 • 1 min

The trailer for Voyage Media's newest true crime series, Borderline. In 1985, in Texas, Jayson Woodward stepped outside of her home and was abducted, raped and held hostage. She managed to escape her assailant, who fled but was captured right on the border. He would later be kidnapped by three unknown armed men from a Mexican jail and returned to Texas. And that's not even the half of this extraordinary true crime saga. Hosted by P...

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Episode One

January 31, 2022 • 18 mins

Jayson knew there was a stranger in her home. But she talked herself out of her intuition... until it was proven right. And with Jayson living in one of the most remote areas of Texas... there would be no one around to help her. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justice/dp/0578524228 Every 68 sec...

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Episode Two

January 31, 2022 • 42 mins

Something totally unexpected and spiritual occurred when Jayson was kidnapped, leading her to shocking forgive her assailant during the crime. Despite this, Jayson knew their encounter could only end with either her escape or her death at this man's hands. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justic...

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Episode Three

January 31, 2022 • 29 mins

After Jayson's daring escape, she tries to recover while the authorities are in literal hot pursuit of her assailant, leading to a high-stakes standoff at the border. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justice/dp/0578524228 Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. The effects of sexual...

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Episode Four

January 31, 2022 • 35 mins

Jayson goes to Mexico, to make sure justice is served. There, she discovers the truth, about who her assailant was, his awful history, and what might and might not be done about his crime. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justice/dp/0578524228 Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted....

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Episode Five

January 31, 2022 • 40 mins

With Refugio shockingly now in Texas custody, the next hurdle Jayson must face is testifying at his trial, to ensure Refugio is convicted of his crimes. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justice/dp/0578524228 Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. The effects of sexual violence aren...

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Episode Six

January 31, 2022 • 36 mins

Jayson receives a verdict in Refugio's trial. She reconnects with a former love, Trey, and gets a very strong hint at someone who might have been involved in Refugio's kidnapping. To learn more about Jayson's story, you can find her book, Borderline: A True Story of Courage and Justice, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderline-True-Story-Courage-Justice/dp/0578524228 Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. The effe...

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Behind The Scenes

February 21, 2022 • 51 mins

Go behind the scenes of Borderline with Jayson Woodward and Trish Nasworthy from the series, as well as Voyage's CEO Nat Mundel, and show producers Dan Benamor, Chris Goldberg, and Robert Mitas, in conversation about the making of Borderline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New Weekly True Crime - Grave Deeds, Dead Plots

November 5, 2024 • 1 min

A mix of true crime and the supernatural, Grave Deeds, Dead Plots covers stories of ghosts hauntings on sites where murders or other crimes took place. Look for Grave Deeds, Dead Plots anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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My Best Friend's Killer - New Long-Form True Crime Miniseries

June 18, 2025 • 2 mins

All of Lynn's best friends watched as what seemed like a storybook romance devolved to a tragic end, in suburban Mormon Utah. But why? Why would a seemingly normal man kill Lynn and himself? Telling the story from the unique perspective of Lynn's best friends, with access to the police report, wedding video, and more, My Best Friend's Killer examines the birth and tragic death of a romance. All episodes are available now, anywhere ...

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