Horrible but Interesting Kidnappings

Anderson Cooper 360°Exclusive: Kidnapped in Iraq

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 December 2009 -- 04:36
Thursday, 17 December 2009 -- 04:36


Tonight on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°, Michael Ware brings you never before seen footage of the rescue of Roy Hallums, an American contractor in Iraq, kidnapped by insurgents and held captive for 311 days. Hallums spent much of that time sealed in an underground prison thinking every day was his last. He was buried alive at the time of his rescue and AC360 has the exclusive footage of his rescue.

Michael Ware brings you Hallums’ story and his own of being kidnapped in Iraq and narrowly escaping death at the hands of al Qaeda. Ware was kidnapped more than once while reporting in Iraq. On one instance his Al Qaeda kidnapers were preparing to behead him when he was released at the last moment.