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7 Years in the BOX - Collen Stan Case In 1977, Colleen Stan was hitchhiking from her home in Eugene, Oregon to a friend's home in Northern California, where she was heading to a birthday party. Cameron Hooker (born November 5, 1953) kidnapped 20-year-old Stan after picking her up. Stan stated that she was an experienced hitchhiker and had allowed two rides to go past before accepting the ride with Hooker. She reportedly "felt confident climbing into the blue van" because Hooker's wife, Janice, and their baby were in the car When they stopped at a gas station along the way, Stan went to use the restroom. "A voice told me to run and jump out a window and never look back," she recalled, but she calmed her fears and went back to the car. According to Stan and Janice Hooker's testimonies, Hooker pulled off the highway and put a knife to Stan's throat once they were alone in an isolated area. She was subsequently locked in a wooden "headbox" that was designed to prevent light, sound, and fresh air from entering. Copyright Disclaimer Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. #Coldcase #girlinthebox #M7