"Bob had gone to court that day and been found guilty," explained Berchtold's brother, Joe, in the documentary Abducted in Plain Sight. "He says, 'If it's one day in prison, it's going to kill me. Mary Ann shares in the book that their flirting escalated to the point where Robert Berchtold invited her to a Church retreat in Logan, Utah. Robert Berchtold took Jan Broberg horseback riding one afternoon when she was 12 and disappeared with her. When the documentary Abducted in Plain Sight hit Netflix in January 2019, it quickly became a hot topic of conversation on the internet, news programs, and anywhere people congregated. Berchtold's death may have marked the end of his reign of terror, but he will no doubt haunt those he abused and assaulted for the remainder of their lives. Berchtold then claimed he needed to sleep in Jan's bed to recover from his tendencies, which the Broberg parents reluctantly agreed to, according to ATI. Viewing from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, with services to follow, at the Logandale LDS 2nd Ward Chapel. Jasmine Washington is an Assistant Editor at Seventeen, where she covers celebrity news, beauty, lifestyle, and more. He told ABC News he was there to talk to members of a group called Bikers Against Child Abuse. However, he was accused of attacking a biker with his minivan, leading to charges of simple assault, criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct, ABC reported. She is the proud mother of a son named Austen Duke Tanner. "I couldn't have anything to do with boys. Peacock 's A Friend of the Family touches on Jan and Robert's marriage. Berchtold then later moved to Wyoming and opened his own business, and Jan persistently asked her parents to work for him in the summer. Robert Berchtold actor (l) and the real Robert Berchtold (r), Robert Berchtold is the villain in the true-crime saga on the Peacock channel called A Friend of the Family.. Jan once again spent two weeks with Robert Berchtold in his trailer in Wyoming before she returned home to her parents. The series premiered on Peacock on Thursday . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. In 1976, Robert Berchtold moved to Jackson Hole in Wyoming and purchased a family fun centre there. Where is Joseph Fritzl now? Stolen Innocence is a gripping story for anyone seeking assurance that the human mind and spirit can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. Robert Berchtold Those Conspiracy Guys History On this episode comedian Ailish McCarthy joins me to discuss the case made famous by the documentary 'Abducted in Plain Sight' and one of the most egregious cases of manipulation that you can find; the case of Robert Berchtold and Jan Broberg. Berchtold was located by the FBI and arrested. In 2004, when Broberg wrote a book about the abductions, ABC News wrote about the case, alleging that Berchtold showed up at a womens conference Broberg was hosting with her mother. There is a problem with your email/password. In June 1976, he was sentenced to five years for kidnapping. Jake Lacy in A Friend of the Family (Image credit: Peacock ) In the summer of 1972, Robert Berchtold moved a few blocks away from the Brogberg family in Pocatello, Idaho. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In 1972, the Berchtolds, headed by Robert and his wife Gail, had moved into a peaceful, tight-knit neighborhood in Pocatello, Idaho. Berchtold ran into them at one talk, where a fight ensued. Bob and Mary Ann came, however, later to regret their fear of scandal. While the details of the affair were left out of the first edition of the book, a later addition added the details of a sexual relationship. Following the incident, he convinced the Brobergs that part of his therapy required him to sleep in the same bed as their 12-year-old daughter Jan while listening to tapes provided by his therapist. Jan serves as an executive producer on A Friend of the Family, explaining at the start of episode one that she hopes her story serves as a warning to other families. According to the documentary 'Abducted in Plain Sight,' the man, who was 69 years old at the time, decided that he . charmed his way into a favorable position. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. But, due to the plea deal, the judge whittled his punishment down to just 45 days. Rylee Samira wrote among other things on Twitter: "It's the most insane I've ever seen'. (Photo: Top Knot films/Netflix), The 56-year-old Jan Broberg has in several interviews tried to defend his parents in the eyes of many extreme naivety in connection with the pedophiles family friend Robert Berchtold. You can always change this later in your Account settings. For the uninitiated: 12-year-old Jan Broberg was abducted by a neighbor and family friend, Robert Berchtold (known to Jan and most of her family as 'B') from her home in Pocatello, Idaho in 1974; then again, at the age of 13, in 1976. 12-year-old Jan Broberg was abducted by a neighbor and family friend, Robert Berchtold, in 1974; then again, at the age of 13, in 1976. 0 cemeteries found in Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah, USA. The documentary covers the kidnappings of Jan Broberg, an Idaho child who was abducted by her neighbor Robert Berchtold in the 1970s on two occasions. In 1986, Berchtold was found guilty of the rape a child and spent one year in jail, according to Deseret News. Let us know what you think on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix. The pair didnt actually begin an affair until AFTER Jans abduction. This account has been disabled. [7], Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 12:23, "Abducted in Plain Sight: Even More Shocking Details About Jan Broberg's Kidnapping", "Jan Broberg, Abducted in Plain Sight: Abuse survivor's stark message", "19TH ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY PACIFIC SALES ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS", "BENDFILM ANNOUNCES SHORT AND FEATURE FILM AWARDS FOR THE 2017 BENDFILM FESTIVAL", "Meanwhile, congratulations to the winners of the 7th Annual MDIFF-Hagerstown", "2017 Mammoth Lakes Film Festival Winners List", "The 2017 Tallgrass Film Festival Announces Filmmaker Awards", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abducted_in_Plain_Sight&oldid=1141115166, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 12:23. DRUGGED and tied to a bed, the last thing 12-year-old Jan Broberg remembers, she tells new Netflix documentary Abducted in Plain Sight, was family friend Robert Berchtold slipping her a sleeping pi He anesthetized her with sleeping pills and raped the girl up to maybe 200 times. [6], On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 75%, based on 24 reviews, with an average rating of 6.9/10. The entire documentary is difficult to watch but it's the details of Bob and Mary Ann's (Jan's mother and father) neglect of . Robert Berchtold picked her up from piano lessons with the permission of her mother. RELATED:Where Are Jan Broberg's Parents, As Portrayed In The New Series 'A Friend Of The Family,' Now? What an absolutely wonderful week its been here in Atlanta getting to spend time with all the talented actors telling my story. Robert 'B' Berchtold groomed and kidnapped Jan Broberg twice as a child. He was a truck driver and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. The two had a sexual affair with one another, and Berchtold told Bob of the affair. When she was 16, she finally realised that the aliens were not real. Find out why. It all started in 1972 when Berchtold met the Broberg family at a church service in Pocatello, Idaho, and quickly became an esteemed family friend. How does a mother cope when her twelve-year-old is suddenly abducted? In March 2004, Jan Broberg spoke at a womens conference in Utah, when to her shock, Robert Berchtold arrived. Berchtold went on to kidnap Broberg again. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Berchtold died in 2005, according to an obituary, which says he was a truck driver. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The pair have 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The latter is now living a secluded life in Roy, Utah, far from the public eye; it would appear that . He had bildt them in, using a fake psychologist that it would help him to get over his own trauma of being raped by an aunt when he was a child. They settled in Utah, where Gail still lives today. Failed to delete memorial. The pair often went horseback riding together but, this time, he drugged Jan with what she thought was an allergy pill. Robert Ersol Berchtold, 69, of Logandale, died Nov. 11, 2005. Search above to list available cemeteries. Eventually, Berchtold began seeing Jan less often, and Jan was scared that they would not complete the "mission" and that the world would be destroyed because her 16th birthday was coming up. According to her IMDb profile, Broberg is an actress. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Mai 2023 - Freitag Ppa CAC In addition to kidnapping Jan Broberg in the 1970s, Robert Berchtold also married the 12-year-old girl. Skye Borgman adds: This one indiscretion really gave Berchtold the ammunition he needed to blackmail the head of the household. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [1] The story was first told in Stolen Innocence: The Jan Broberg Story, a memoir published by her and her mother in 2003. Jenna Ortega and The Weeknd in a Movie Together , 24 of the Best New Horror Movies to Watch in 2023, Ashley Shares the Deets on Working with Selena, Jenna Fischer Joins the Mean Girls Musical Movie. https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/pocatello-native-recalls-being-kidnapped-twice-raped-by-family-friend/article_5656e080-12c6-550e-80c1-5c8264d8da03.html. After the war, he returned to Utah, got married, had children, and settled in the small town of Pocatello, Idaho, where he ran a furniture store. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. While spending her 14th birthday with B., Jan struggles with her mission and adopts a more grown-up persona. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 or by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255). 4 min read Robert Berchtold allegedly committed horrendous crimes and supposedly no one stopped him, despite a seeming plethora of evidence against him. This browser does not support getting your location. Wow. It would have triggered a huge scandal for the religious Broberg-married couple, if it had come forward, that Bob had had a homosexual relationship, to Berchtold, and to Mary Ann in a period of time had been his mistress. Later that year, Robert Berchtold convinced the Brobergs to allow him to take Jan Broberg horseback riding with him, and when he did, he drugged the 12-year-old and took her to a motor home, where she was tied in shackles to the bed with a radio repeatedly saying the phrase "female companion" by two separate feminine voices (via ABC 4). 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