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Hulu’s new true crime docuseries Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman dives into a case that once gripped the United States. The three-part series, produced by ABC News Studios and Plum Pictures, revisits the dramatic prison escape of Sarah Jo Pender, a woman convicted of double murder who later became one of the country’s most wanted fugitives.
The incident sent shockwaves across the media and is now gaining attention once again after the show has gained popularity. Here's everything you need to know about the real-life case that inspired the gripping show.
The real case that inspired Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman
Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman revolves around an incident of October 24, 2000, when Andrew Cataldi and Tricia Nordman were found shot to death in Indiana. The perp was Sarah Jo Pender, who was charged alongside her then boyfriend, Richard Hull, in connection with the killings.
It was brought to light that Pender helped orchestrate the crime, and a key piece of evidence was a letter allegedly written by Pender in which she appeared to take responsibility. Later in 2002, Pender was convicted of two counts of murder and sentenced to 110 years in prison.
It was a controversial case for years, but it returned to national headlines in August 2008. While serving her sentence at the Rockville Correctional Facility in Indiana, Pender escaped with the help of prison guard Scott Spitler and former inmate Jamie Long. According to court records, Spitler smuggled a cell phone to Pender and assisted her in slipping out of the facility.
Her case gained even more attention when she was featured on America's Most Wanted. In 2008, she was finally arrested when a neighbor recognized her after watching her on the show.
More details about Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman
The case has gained momentum again, with details of the case peeking out after decades, with newer details. Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman even features an exclusive interview with Pender, firsthand accounts from U.S. Marshals, and insights from her parents and former inmates.
An official description of the show that talks about its content reads,
Spanning three gripping episodes, the series features an exclusive sit-down interview with Sarah Pender herself, who maintains her innocence and insists she didn’t kill anyone. Viewers also hear firsthand from the law enforcement officer who led the pursuit, offering an inside look at the strategy, frustration and psychological chess match behind the hunt. Additional interviews include Pender’s parents; former inmates from Indiana Women’s Prison, who once served time alongside Pender; Pender’s ex-boyfriend Rick, who is still serving time in prison for the double murders; and others drawn into the dangerous orbit of one of the most audacious prison breaks in recent history.
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Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman is available to stream from February 19.
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