Woman escapes violent kidnapping attempt; former housekeeper arrested in California
Briefly

Erin Quinn recounted a harrowing experience where a supposed toy donation turned into an attempted kidnapping. "I figured I was done for. I was either going to die or I was going to be trafficked or kidnapped or something." This illustrates the sheer panic and hopelessness she felt during the ordeal.
While driving under duress, Quinn attempted to signal for help but recalled, "I tried to get the attention of nearby construction workers and a dog walker... and they didn't do anything." This highlights a painful reality of bystander inaction in violent situations.
Quinn revealed her mindset during the attack, "At that point, I wasn't fighting for me anymore. I was fighting for my boys and my mom. I had to stop her." She emphasized her fierce determination to protect her family.
In a surprising turn of events, Quinn recognized her attacker: "She was wearing this bright blonde wig, and I pulled the wig off and immediately realized, oh my gosh, that is Olga Mendez." This connection added a personal dimension to her traumatic experience.
Read at ABC7 Chicago
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