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Hidden Phone Exposes 25-Year House Slavery Nightmare
13 Mar
Summary
- Victim endured 25 years of abuse, isolation, and starvation.
- Hidden voice notes led to the captor's arrest and conviction.
- Authorities face scrutiny for not discovering the abuse sooner.

For 25 years, a woman endured a horrific existence as a house slave, subjected to severe abuse, starvation, and isolation by Amanda Wixon. The victim, who was moved into Wixon's home in the mid-1990s at age 16, had her benefits fraudulently claimed by Wixon, totaling nearly £100,000. Her suffering included physical assaults, loss of teeth, and being denied sunlight. In March 2021, she secretly sent voice notes detailing her plight, leading to her rescue and Wixon's arrest. The case has highlighted significant failures by social services and neighbors who reported concerns over many years. Wixon was recently jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of human slavery offenses. The victim's current carer emphasizes the need for an inquiry to prevent future tragedies. The victim is now slowly recovering and experiencing life outside her captor's home for the first time. Authorities have described the case as one of the worst they have encountered due to its longevity and severity of harm.