How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria. In today’s interconnected world, social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Apple Podcasts have brought global conflicts closer to our screens. Through photos, podcasts, and news stories, we gain a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by those in war zones. But behind these images and headlines are often individuals who risk their lives to bring us these stories. One such individual is Jonathan Alpeyrie, a renowned war photographer who was abducted, held captive, and tortured in Syria for 81 days. His survival story is not only a testament to his resilience but also sheds light on the perilous world of conflict reporting. The interview with Jonathan Alpeyrie is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.  

Jonathan Alpeyrie, a war photographer, was abducted and held captive for 81 days in Syria in 2013. His story is a powerful example of survival in the face of unimaginable hardship. After being betrayed by his fixer while covering the Syrian Civil War, Alpeyrie was handed over to Syrian rebels, shifting from documenting conflict to becoming a victim of it. Check out the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms.

Surviving Torture and Captivity. How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria.

During his time in captivity, Alpeyrie endured beatings, psychological torture, and mock executions. Blindfolded and handcuffed, he had no contact with the outside world. Each day was a fight for survival, and Alpeyrie used his wits to stay alive, mimicking the behavior of his captors, praying with them, and even teaching them how to swim. He recalls how his captors alternated between kindness and cruelty, a tactic designed to break his will. Listen to this interview as a free podcast on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.

Despite the harrowing conditions, Alpeyrie found strength through a dormant faith, using it as a source of resilience to endure the physical and emotional torture. His ability to adapt to the unpredictable behavior of his captors ultimately helped him survive. Keep informed by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms.

Rescue and Life After Captivity

After 81 days, Alpeyrie was released when a businessman with ties to the Syrian regime paid a $500,000 ransom. Although his ordeal had ended, the psychological scars remained. It took months for him to recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjust to life outside captivity. Remarkably, just a year later, Alpeyrie returned to the frontlines, covering the war in Ukraine. The discussion is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio how and Podcast website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.

His experience in Syria forced him to reevaluate the dangers of his profession. As a photojournalist, Alpeyrie had always been driven to capture the truth of war. However, his time as a captive made him reconsider the risks involved in pursuing that mission.

Sharing His Story. How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria.

Alpeyrie’s survival story resonates with audiences across social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and podcast interviews on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Newsbreak. His experiences are also documented in his book, *The Shattered Lens: A War Photographer’s True Story of Captivity and Survival in Syria*. Through his story, Alpeyrie highlights the very real dangers that journalists face while covering conflicts. We cover his journey in platforms like Medium and Newsbreak.

Now, Alpeyrie continues to focus on photography. His latest project is a photography book about World War II veterans. Despite the trauma he endured, his passion for capturing history through his lens remains strong. Stay in the know by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms.

The Legacy of a Survivor. How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria.

Jonathan Alpeyrie’s ordeal in Syria is a reminder of the risks taken by journalists in conflict zones. Behind every photo or news story from war-torn areas is an individual who has put their life on the line. Alpeyrie’s survival is a testament to human resilience, and his work continues to shine a light on the often unseen realities of war. How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.

His story serves as a tribute to the bravery of journalists, who risk everything to document events that would otherwise remain hidden from the world. As we continue to consume news through social media, podcasts, and other platforms, we must remember the courage of those who bring these stories to light.

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How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria.

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How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria. In today’s interconnected world, social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Apple Podcasts have brought global conflicts closer to our screens. Through photos, podcasts, and news stories, we gain a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by those in war zones. But behind these images and headlines are often individuals who risk their lives to bring us these stories. One such individual is Jonathan Alpeyrie, a renowned war photographer who was abducted, held captive, and tortured in Syria for 81 days. His survival story is not only a testament to his resilience but also sheds light on the perilous world of conflict reporting. The interview with Jonathan Alpeyrie is available as a free podcast on <a href="https://www.letradio.com/how-he-survived-abducted-held-captive-and-tortured-in/">the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-he-survived-abducted-held-captive-and-tortured-in/id1217923682?i=1000674141264">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vf9Lj8r4IVRQgViSW3jbs">Spotify</a> and most major podcast platforms.  
Jonathan Alpeyrie, a war photographer, was abducted and held captive for 81 days in Syria in 2013. His story is a powerful example of survival in the face of unimaginable hardship. After being betrayed by his fixer while covering the Syrian Civil War, Alpeyrie was handed over to Syrian rebels, shifting from documenting conflict to becoming a victim of it. Check out the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LawEnforcementTalkRadioShow">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/letradioshowpodcast/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjwiley/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.newsbreak.com/law-enforcement-talk-radio-show-and-podcast-1760983?s=01">Newsbreak</a>, <a href="https://medium.com/@letradioshow">Medium</a> and most all social media platforms.
Surviving Torture and Captivity. How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria.
During his time in captivity, Alpeyrie endured beatings, psychological torture, and mock executions. Blindfolded and handcuffed, he had no contact with the outside world. Each day was a fight for survival, and Alpeyrie used his wits to stay alive, mimicking the behavior of his captors, praying with them, and even teaching them how to swim. He recalls how his captors alternated between kindness and cruelty, a tactic designed to break his will. Listen to this interview as a free podcast on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.
Despite the harrowing conditions, Alpeyrie found strength through a dormant faith, using it as a source of resilience to endure the physical and emotional torture. His ability to adapt to the unpredictable behavior of his captors ultimately helped him survive. Keep informed by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms.
Rescue and Life After Captivity
After 81 days, Alpeyrie was released when a businessman with ties to the Syrian regime paid a $500,000 ransom. Although his ordeal had ended, the psychological scars remained. It took months for him to recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjust to life outside captivity. Remarkably, just a year later, Alpeyrie returned to the frontlines, covering the war in Ukraine. The discussion is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio how and Podcast website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.
His experience in Syria forced him to reevaluate the dangers of his profession. As a photojournalist, Alpeyrie had always been driven to capture the truth of war. However, his time as a captive made him reconsider the risks involved in pursuing that mission.
Sharing His Story. How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria.
Alpeyrie’s survival story resonates with audiences across social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and podcast interviews on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Newsbreak. His experiences are also documented in his book, *<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Lens-Photographers-Captivity-Survival/dp/1501146505">The Shattered Lens: A War Photographer’s True Story of Captivity and Survival in Syria</a>*. Through his story, Alpeyrie highlights the very real dangers that journalists face while covering conflicts. We cover his journey in platforms like Medium and Newsbreak.
Now, Alpeyrie continues to focus on photography. His latest project is a photography book about World War II veterans. Despite the trauma he endured, his passion for capturing history through his lens remains strong. Stay in the know by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms.
The Legacy of a Survivor. How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria.
Jonathan Alpeyrie’s ordeal in Syria is a reminder of the risks taken by journalists in conflict zones. Behind every photo or news story from war-torn areas is an individual who has put their life on the line. Alpeyrie’s survival is a testament to human resilience, and his work continues to shine a light on the often unseen realities of war. How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.
His story serves as a tribute to the bravery of journalists, who risk everything to document events that would otherwise remain hidden from the world. As we continue to consume news through social media, podcasts, and other platforms, we must remember the courage of those who bring these stories to light.
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How He Survived: Abducted, Held Captive, and Tortured in Syria.
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True Crime with a twist. By and from those that have been there. Crime stories from those that investigated crimes and caught criminals. Also victims of crimes tell about their experience. Plus trauma stories, by those that have been through it. Often crime based, but not always, people talk about the trauma, how it impacted them and how they built their lives after. Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories Radio Show and

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The Law Enforcement Talk Show goes to radio first. Therefore it is required that I use a clock for the length of segments. You've probably seen on television news interviews that they have a hard break. It's the same with radio. The stations have to be able to program in their commercials, news, weather, traffic reports etc. These are called avails, they are NOT Optional. Every guest knows about and is informed of the length of the segments and that I will interrupt them if needed to go to the break. The interviews are recorded and the guests know that the segments must be in a certain length and it is required and they get to tell their stories to millions of people for free.

The bi-weekly podcast version of the syndicated Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, with numerous affiliate US Radio Stations, broadcasting once a week to millions of people. 

The show host,  John "Jay" Wiley, is a radio DJ and Retired Baltimore Police Sergeant. The show started as a podcast, before being recruited by terrestrial AM-FM radio stations and has been in continuous operation since March of 2017. You can reach him at jay@letradio.com.

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True Crime with a twist. By and from those that have been there. Crime stories from those that investigated crimes and caught criminals. Also victims of crimes tell about their experience. Plus trauma stories, by those that have been through it. Often crime based, but not always, people talk about the trauma, how it impacted them and how they built their lives after. Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories Radio Show and
It is a True Crime Show, a Law Enforcement Officer Show and a Human Interest show all in one. Get a glimpse of life behind the badge, investigations of true crimes, violence they encounter and experience. Law enforcement officers, first responders, military veterans, victims of crime and their families tell their stories of the trauma they experienced mostly regarding True Crime incidents. They also talk about how they built their new lives they wanted afterwards. While many people think the show is about Law Enforcement Training, or Law Enforcement specific topis, it is not, think of True Crime Podcasts with a twist.
The Law Enforcement Talk Show goes to radio first. Therefore it is required that I use a clock for the length of segments. You've probably seen on television news interviews that they have a hard break. It's the same with radio. The stations have to be able to program in their commercials, news, weather, traffic reports etc. These are called avails, they are NOT Optional. Every guest knows about and is informed of the length of the segments and that I will interrupt them if needed to go to the break. The interviews are recorded and the guests know that the segments must be in a certain length and it is required and they get to tell their stories to millions of people for free.
The bi-weekly podcast version of the syndicated Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, with numerous affiliate US Radio Stations, broadcasting once a week to millions of people. 
The show host,  John "Jay" Wiley, is a radio DJ and Retired Baltimore Police Sergeant. The show started as a podcast, before being recruited by terrestrial AM-FM radio stations and has been in continuous operation since March of 2017. You can reach him at <a href="mailto:jay@lawenforcementtoday.com">jay@letradio.com</a>.
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Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories

True Crime with a twist. By and from those that have been there. Crime stories from those that investigated crimes and caught criminals. Also victims of crimes tell about their experience. Plus trauma stories, by those that have been through it. Often crime based, but not always, people talk about the trauma, how it impacted them and how they built their lives after. Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories Radio Show and Podcast.

It is a True Crime Show, a Law Enforcement Officer Show and a Human Interest show all in one. Get a glimpse of life behind the badge, investigations of true crimes, violence they encounter and experience. Law enforcement officers, first responders, military veterans, victims of crime and their families tell their stories of the trauma they experienced mostly regarding True Crime incidents. They also talk about how they built their new lives they wanted afterwards. While many people think the show is about Law Enforcement Training, or Law Enforcement specific topics, it is not, think of True Crime Podcasts with a twist.

The Law Enforcement Talk Show goes to radio first. Therefore it is required that I use a clock for the length of segments. You've probably seen on television news interviews that they have a hard break. It's the same with radio. The stations have to be able to program in their commercials, news, weather, traffic reports etc. These are called avails, they are NOT Optional. Every guest knows about and is informed of the length of the segments and that I will interrupt them if needed to go to the break. The interviews are recorded and the guests know that the segments must be in a certain length and it is required and they get to tell their stories to millions of people for free.

The bi-weekly podcast version of the syndicated Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, with numerous affiliate US Radio Stations, broadcasting once a week to millions of people. 

The show host,  John "Jay" Wiley, is a radio DJ and Retired Baltimore Police Sergeant. The show started as a podcast, before being recruited by terrestrial AM-FM radio stations and has been in continuous operation since March of 2017. You can reach him at jay@letradio.com.

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You can follow us and connect on social media, if you are in the Clubhouse Drop In Audio App make sure you follow our club LET Radio and Podcast. You can also find and follow the host of the show John J Wiley on the Clubhouse Drop In Audio Chat program.

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True Crime with a twist. By and from those that have been there. Crime stories from those that investigated crimes and caught criminals. Also victims of crimes tell about their experience. Plus trauma stories, by those that have been through it. Often crime based, but not always, people talk about the trauma, how it impacted them and how they built their lives after. Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories Radio Show and Podcast.
It is a True Crime Show, a Law Enforcement Officer Show and a Human Interest show all in one. Get a glimpse of life behind the badge, investigations of true crimes, violence they encounter and experience. Law enforcement officers, first responders, military veterans, victims of crime and their families tell their stories of the trauma they experienced mostly regarding True Crime incidents. They also talk about how they built their new lives they wanted afterwards. While many people think the show is about Law Enforcement Training, or Law Enforcement specific topics, it is not, think of True Crime Podcasts with a twist.
The Law Enforcement Talk Show goes to radio first. Therefore it is required that I use a clock for the length of segments. You've probably seen on television news interviews that they have a hard break. It's the same with radio. The stations have to be able to program in their commercials, news, weather, traffic reports etc. These are called avails, they are NOT Optional. Every guest knows about and is informed of the length of the segments and that I will interrupt them if needed to go to the break. The interviews are recorded and the guests know that the segments must be in a certain length and it is required and they get to tell their stories to millions of people for free.
The bi-weekly podcast version of the syndicated Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, with numerous affiliate US Radio Stations, broadcasting once a week to millions of people. 
The show host,  John "Jay" Wiley, is a radio DJ and Retired Baltimore Police Sergeant. The show started as a podcast, before being recruited by terrestrial AM-FM radio stations and has been in continuous operation since March of 2017. You can reach him at <a href="mailto:jay@lawenforcementtoday.com">jay@letradio.com</a>.
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