![]() ![]() Natascha was kidnapped by Wolfgang Priklopil, who lived in the wealthy neighborhood of Strasshof an der Nordbahn. Ironically enough, even the van used by her kidnapper was examined but the police, satisfied with his explanation and alibi, did not question him further. A massive investigation and hunt were subsequently launched, with hundreds of vans being examined in and around Vienna. Natascha was kidnapped from the Donaustadt district of Vienna on the morning of March 2, 1998, and according to eyewitnesses, was taken away in a white van. ![]() A major reason for her to note the experience down in her own words was to ensure that the narrative of the ordeal stayed true to her experience, and was not lost amidst the numerous interpretations and speculations of the crime that abounded after her story came to light. A few years after her escape, she penned her experience of being kidnapped in the book. Natascha was just 10 at the time and went on to spend the next 8 years in captivity. The movie is based on the book ‘3096 Tage’ (3096 days) by Natascha Kampusch, in which she details her kidnapping whilst on her way to school. ![]() Yes, ‘3096 Days’ is based on a true story. ![]()
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