Berchtold then ran over another BACA member in a bid to flee the scene. The site also claims that both parents also engaged in sexual relationships with Berchtold.. Robert Berchtold allegedly committed horrendous crimes and supposedly no one stopped him, despite a seeming plethora of evidence against him. Mary Ann Broberg and Rob Broberg remained married until Robs death in 2018. The documentary covers the kidnappings of Jan Broberg, an Idaho child who was abducted by her neighbor Robert Berchtold in the 1970s on two occasions. ET. Born in 7 Feb 1936 and died in 11 Nov 2005 Brigham City, Utah Robert Ersol Berchtold The impact Robert "B" Berchtold had on the Broberg family is examined in A Friend of the Family, notably the way he used Mary Ann and Bob Broberg as tools to court their eldest daughter, Jan. Jan was twice abducted by Berchtold between 1972 and 1976; the first time when she was 12, and the second, when she was 14. It also says that Berchtold has "impulsive moods" which could possibly explain his actions. The restraining order came after Broberg and her mother released a non-fiction book about Broberg's life, titled Stolen Innocence. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Manipulation and grooming are not understood by so many. "Mom, even though I think the impact your making on this world is incredible and this new level of fame is really cool," he began. At the time Broberg was 12. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21312991/robert-ersol-berchtold. She said she initially had anger when she processed what happened to her but was able to get passed it. Broberg, who was still underage, wanted to really marry Berchtold and have his. A Friend of the Family brings to life the unsettling actions of paedophile Robert Berchtold. Please, before all of us are destroyed, let me go.. Robert Ersol Berchtold, 69, of Logandale, died Nov. 11, 2005. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Did I mention that, in-between the two abductions, Jan's mother not only engaged in an affair with Berchtold, but also allowed her to spend the summer in another state, working at a resort Berchtold owned and managed at the time? He told ABC News he was there to talk to members of a group called Bikers Against Child Abuse. However, he was accused of attacking a biker with his minivan, leading to charges of simple assault, criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct, ABC reported. While spending her 14th birthday with B., Jan struggles with her mission and adopts a more grown-up persona. However, according to Reveille, Brobergs parents allowed Berchtold to sleep in Jans bed four times a week for six months right up until she was taken after Berchtold said it was part of church-approved therapy. Jan eventually filed for a restraining order against Berchtold, who continued to assert her story was filled with lies created to sell books. On November 20 1974, Robert Berchtold contacted his brother Joe. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He also scared her into believing that her family would be killed if she did not have his baby by her 16th. There was an error deleting this problem. Among them is A Friend of the Family, a limited docuseries that tells the story of the Broberg family. Jake Lacy in A Friend of the Family (Image credit: Peacock ) In the summer of 1972, Robert Berchtold moved a few blocks away from the Brogberg family in Pocatello, Idaho. As of Robert's death in 2005, he and Tina resided in Roy, Utah. What happened to Elisabeth and her children? READ NEXT: Videos Capture Salman Rushdie Stabbing Scene. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This is one of those cases where, just when you think you can't possibly hear anything else that'll blow your mind - well, here comes another mind-blowing revelation. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Berchtold says that while he did have a relationship with Felt, it was not sexual. Robert Broberg passed away on November 5th 2018, aged 80, in Santa Clara, Utah. The age of consent was 12 in Mexico at the time, so the marriage was legal. Jan Broberg told The Independent that she felt so many emotions but ultimately felt relief that he couldnt hurt her family or anyone else anymore. In the series, Berchtold deceives the Broberg family time and time again. From what we can tell, a cause for his demise has not been publically revealed by his loved ones in any way, shape, or form, indicating it was . A Friend of the Family is available to stream on Peacock Oct. 6. Its unclear if he had visitation rights for his children, but they remain private and distanced from their father and his actions. Abducted in plain sight has been one of the most infuriating docs I think I've ever seen. Mary Ann then ended her affair with Robert Berchtold and reunited with her husband and daughters. the Extra Leaf has also just seen the incredible documentary 'Abducted in plain sight', which is becoming more and more uncomfortable each second that goes by. Abducted in Plain Sight filmmaker Skye Borgman told Vanity Fair: We certainly couldnt find any indication that it continued. He brainwashed the little girl to believe that she was half alien and half human, and that her mission in life was to have a child with him. In fact, Jan's abductor Robert Berchtold was a close friend of Jan's parents. Authorities found and arrested Robert Berchtold but he was later released on bail. Thank you, everyone," she wrote. James Leslie Wadman had been Gail's partner for 27 years. We have set your language to On October 17, 1974, Robert Berchtold allegedly abducted Jan Broberg. Skye Borgman adds: This one indiscretion really gave Berchtold the ammunition he needed to blackmail the head of the household. Peacock's A Friend of the Family sent social media into a frenzy because of its shocking depiction of Jan Broberg's life. He was able to do this because he'd secretly engaged in extramarital liaisons with both of Jan's parents, and essentially threatened to reveal each partner's infidelities to the other. RELATED:Where Are Jan Broberg's Parents, As Portrayed In The New Series 'A Friend Of The Family,' Now? I'm not going there.' He had taken all his heart medicine and drank Kahlua and milk. After his death, the family set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for his memorial - recent family photos were. Yes, Jan Broberg did have a baby. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Shannon Beckelhimer writes about the series on twitter: 'Abducted in Plain Sight is lost. They hope the drama will help others to recognise signs of grooming and prevent other young people from being harmed. Get all your true crime news from Oxygen. Try again later. RELATED:A First Look At Peacock's Much Anticipated True Crime Drama 'A Friend of the Family'. If youve already watched A Friend of the Family, youll know that there is plenty of hints that Mary Ann and Robert had a romantic and sexual relationship. Rob Broberg admitted to the incident of one act of masturbation in the Netflix documentary, but its unclear if the relationship continued beyond that point. It happened to my whole family, this man was a master and my parents saved my life. Whats more, during their stay south of the border, Berchtold convinced the girl that she was the scion of an ancient alien race, tasked with saving the species by procreating with him. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Before and in-between the two abductions, Berchtold was allowed to sleep in Jan's bed, and engaged in extramarital liaisons with each of Jan's parents. Find out why. Ultimately, Berchtold's hold on the family allowed him to kidnap Jan two separate times. I am leaving without B and I do not plan on coming back until you accept me as me, I cannot accept your religion or your screwed-up morals. The aliens, named Zephra and Zeta, told Jan she must: Re-produce with a male companion before her 16th birthday.. He had bildt them in, using a fake psychologist that it would help him to get over his own trauma of being raped by an aunt when he was a child. Below you can see some of them. Read ahead for more details. What an absolutely wonderful week its been here in Atlanta getting to spend time with all the talented actors telling my story. https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/pocatello-native-recalls-being-kidnapped-twice-raped-by-family-friend/article_5656e080-12c6-550e-80c1-5c8264d8da03.html. The next thing she remembered, she was drugged and tied to the bed in a motor home. Berchtold was later found guilty of simple assault, criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct after getting into an altercation with a BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) demonstrator, who was protesting his appearance at Jans events, according to ABC News. Berchtold, a close friend of the Brobergs, had allegedly charmed his way into a favorable position with the family in the early 1970s. That event would set off a series of events for a series of tragic events in the life of Jan Broberg, which she discussed in the documentary Abducted in Plain Sight as well as . Robert 'B' Berchtold groomed and kidnapped Jan Broberg twice as a child. Berchtold raped Jan Broberg multiple times over the next 39 days. What Is SLED in Netflix's "Murdaugh Murders"? [7], Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 12:23, "Abducted in Plain Sight: Even More Shocking Details About Jan Broberg's Kidnapping", "Jan Broberg, Abducted in Plain Sight: Abuse survivor's stark message", "19TH ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY PACIFIC SALES ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS", "BENDFILM ANNOUNCES SHORT AND FEATURE FILM AWARDS FOR THE 2017 BENDFILM FESTIVAL", "Meanwhile, congratulations to the winners of the 7th Annual MDIFF-Hagerstown", "2017 Mammoth Lakes Film Festival Winners List", "The 2017 Tallgrass Film Festival Announces Filmmaker Awards", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abducted_in_Plain_Sight&oldid=1141115166, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 12:23. 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