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When Castro left his house on May 6, 2013, Berry managed to get to the front door and scream for help, getting the attention of a neighbor. After Berry escaped, she called 911. The authorities who arrived at the scene soon rescued Knight and DeJesus as well. Knight had been held by Castro for more than 10 years. After a few months had passed, there was talk about the women writing a book about what they had gone through. Immediately I made a decision that I wouldn’t read any of their books. I just couldn’t bear to read –let alone imagine what had happened over the eleven-year period. However, while searching for my next read, I stumbled upon Michelle’s memoir. Something tugged at my heart, and I knew I had to read her story. Pearce, Matt (June 12, 2013). "Ariel Castro's lawyer: Some kidnap charges 'cannot be disputed' ". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013 . Retrieved June 19, 2013.And you wanted those babies?""Yes. Not under any circumstances would I kill a child like that. No matter what I went through." Creitz, Charlie (May 15, 2013). "Ariel Castro Relatives in Puerto Rico Say He Is 'Evil' And There Is 'Demon' Inside Him". Latin Times. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013 . Retrieved September 9, 2013.