When Louisa Hope walked into Sydney’s Lindt Cafe 5 years ago she didn't expect her life would change forever.

Louisa is one of the Sydney Siege survivors. She and her mother were held at gunpoint and trapped for 17 hours before the gunman executed cafe manager Tori Johnston on his knees in front of her. Another hostage, Katrina Dawson was killed moments later in gunfire when police stormed the cafe.

Louisa joins Mia Freedman to talk through what happened that day and how she feels five years on.

Towards the end of the siege, Louisa was shot in the foot and went to The Prince of Wales Hospital where she spent 3 months as a patient. 

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Host: Mia Freedman

With thanks to Louisa Hope

Producer: Bridget Northeast

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When Louisa Hope walked into Sydney&rsquo;s Lindt Cafe 5 years ago she didn't expect her life would change forever.
Louisa is one of the Sydney Siege survivors. She and her mother were held at gunpoint and trapped for 17 hours before the gunman executed cafe manager Tori Johnston on his knees in front of her. Another hostage, Katrina Dawson was killed moments later in gunfire when police stormed the cafe.
Louisa joins Mia Freedman to talk through what happened that day and how she feels five years on.
Towards the end of the siege, Louisa was shot in the foot and went to The Prince of Wales Hospital where she spent 3 months as a patient.&nbsp;
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Host:<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mia/"> Mia Freedman</a>
With thanks to <a href="https://www.louisahope.com/">Louisa Hope</a>
Producer:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bridgetnortheast/feed/">Bridget Northeast</a>
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The Lindt Cafe Siege 10 Years On: Louisa Hope's Survival Story

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