Keith Stansell - Held Hostage 1967 Days & Nearly Executed | Shawn Ryan Show | Episode #230

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Keith Stansell joins Shawn Ryan to recount his harrowing experience as a hostage of the FARC in Colombia. While working as a defense contractor, Stansell’s plane was shot down, and he was captured by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. He spent over five years in captivity enduring unimaginable conditions before being rescued in a daring operation. In this interview, Keith shares his story of survival, resilience, and the lessons he learned about faith, hope, and the will to live.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Keith Stansell
00:59 Background, Family, and Growing Up in Florida
10:40 Military Path: Marine Corps to National Guard
18:09 Counter-Narcotics Ops in Colombia & FARC
47:10 Close Calls and Mental Battles
55:24 The Night of the Crash and Capture
01:11:24 The Death March and Jungle Captivity
01:53:14 Proof of Life and Betrayal
02:30:17 Witnessing Pain, Daily Struggles, and Torture
03:01:48 Faith, Coping, and Guard Relations
03:12:14 Holiday Moments in Captivity
03:16:09 The Rescue Mission & Escape
03:33:41 Reintegration and Life After Captivity
04:08:52 The Reality of War & Rehabilitation
04:17:30 The Bergdahl Case and Reflections on Justice
04:31:41 New Beginnings and Support Networks
04:57:52 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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