Jayme Closs: Hometown Hero | Full Episode

CBS News journalists explore the courage of Wisconsin teenager Jayme Closs, held captive for 88 days before escaping, and how she and her community have bonded to help her heal. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.

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[jimwerther]

The company where Jame Closs's parents worked offered a $25, 000 reward for information leading to finding Jayme. They gave the money to Jayme, for freeing herself.

[reydaketan]

I think the old woman who help this young lady is also a hero

[ESPHMacD]

I am actually glad that this episode only interviewed her family or people in her circle and that they hadn't pressured her into doing the interview herself, especially since she isn't ready to discuss all this. I hope people keep giving her grace and space to process all the horror that it must have been. I can't even imagine how difficult it must be, but I do imagine that having such a supportive and non-invasive community behind her helps a little.

[tarajh]

What are the chances that the first person Jayme would came across happened to be a trauma counselor?! That's amazing. Loved seeing the neighbors rally to help this brave young lady ♡

[villanessa]

Being shy has NOTHING to do with how strong or powerful you are. Please remember that ❤️ Also being shy is different than being introverted.

[justinbehrenshausen]

Her family seems incredible. They’re so patient and understanding and putting Jayme’s well being above all else. So happy she’s back in their arms

[mrs.manrique]

This production was so thoughtful and loving toward Jayme Closs. Thank you producers, directors, and crew for honoring her and her story. 💕 We are rooting for Jayme whatever she chooses to do or wherever she chooses to go. She can have the moon because she’s already a star.

[cshaffer]

It’s touching the way the entire community rallied around this horrific event. May Jaymi’s parents rest in peace and I pray that Jaymi’s scars heal over! Both physically and spiritually.

[modmandy]

I participated in one of the ground searches for Jayme. It was such an emotional, traumatizing time. Jayme truly is so strong and brave!

[emilygreiner]

I like the way the police officer at the start states that they brought her home. That girl brought herself home ❤

[littlegirllost]

It’s rare these days to have both parents and the parents actually love and care about you but to watch those parents get taken away from you in a senseless act is unfathomable

[jenbank]

The whole state of WI breathed a sigh of relief when she escaped. We are so proud of her❤

[JustAThought]

This just started and I literally got chills when they said the lady who found her was “a retired trauma counselor.” Wow!!! Beautiful. I have happy tears. Thank you LORD!❤

P. S. CBS used the veteran journalist to cover this story and it is noticeably refreshing, in my opinion. Very personal reporting without invasive manufactured (cut-away) journalist interruptions.

[gordanagrizzanti]

HERO is a Understatement for me, what she was going through and her unbreakable will to survive is so unbelievable amazing ! This Award don't Bring her Parent's back, but this Award is a everlasting reminder for her that she is a Survivor !!! God bless her!!

[charro]

It’s beautiful to see her smile in the thumbnail after so many horrific things has happened to her and her family. Poor baby! I hope her family and community always rally around her!!!

[lauriegialone]

I feel so bad that jamie missed her own parents funeral 💔 i hope in these last few years shes found some peace and has been able to grieve. I continue to pray for her and her family.

[Lianoth]

I think it's amazing how so many people came together to support her but at the same time, I don't think I would have enjoyed being paraded around and given a reward after something like that. She must be an incredibly strong young lady.

[KDSima]

What a blessing. I wonder how many missing children are out there somewhere? We cannot give up hope.

[RiverOpossum]

Bless this girl and may she have a long life of happiness.

[outlawJosieFox]

Jamie saved herself and we are all in awe. So glad that you are alive Jamie.