In 2001, the abduction of 17-year-old Anne Sluti from a mall in Kearney, Nebraska, made national headlines.
She was forced into a Suburban by Anthony Steven Wright, known as Tony Zappa, who then r*ped her repeatedly and bound her with chains and duct tape.
Sluti left behind clues, including notes, and even managed to contact her mother and call 911. Six days after the kidnapping, Zappa surrendered, and Sluti was safely returned home.
The Sluti family appeared on national news programs, including Good Morning America, and the story was later made into a made-for-TV movie.
However, the family has moved on from the traumatic event and focused on the present. Anne, now 25 years old, graduated from the Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and worked as an engineer in Indiana.
Despite the trauma she endured, Anne’s parents say her kidnapping hasn’t affected the woman she has become. She is described as factual, concerned about others, and not wishy-washy. Her logic and strength during the abduction ultimately saved her life.
She thought things out to ensure the kidnapper wouldn’t get frustrated with her and still hoped that someone would find her.
The Sluti family has yet to dwell on the past or waste time thinking about Tony Zappa. They don’t think about what happened eight years ago and don’t want revenge.
They credit the police, victim assistance workers, and community members for their help during the healing process.
Don and Elaine Sluti have moved on with their lives, and the phrase “time heals all wounds” rings true for them. They are grateful that their daughter was returned home safely and are content with the life she has built for herself.
Anne doesn’t want to be identified as a victim and is focused on living her life to the fullest.
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