Survivor of 1978 kidnapping and assault advocates for trauma victims 45 years later

Mary Vincent, now 62, survived a brutal attack by Lawrence Singleton in 1978 when she was just 15. After being kidnapped, raped, and mutilated, she managed to escape and crawl to safety, despite losing both arms. Singleton was arrested and convicted but received only a 14-year sentence. He was released early for good behavior and later murdered another woman. This led to the creation of California's "Singleton bill," which mandates longer sentences for similar crimes. Mary has since become an advocate for survivors of violence and founded the Mary Vincent Foundation to support trauma victims. She continues to share her story and help others cope with their experiences.