Originally Published: Friday, January 04, 2008

Healing & Mercy

Healing and Mercy, a four-part narrative series, tells the story of Kelly Deatherage Putty's survival of an abduction and rape on Dec. 27,,1989. The story reveals the life Putty has built since that night and the inspiration she offers others today through her faith and example.



ABOUT THE SERIES



Wednesday

Part I: Missing

On a cold December evening, Kelly Deatherage, 16, leaves her home in Herndon and heads to work at the mall in Hopkinsville. She never arrives.

Thursday

Part II: The search

Kelly’s family learns that she is missing. Her mother calls for help. A search begins.

Friday

Part III: A new life

Struggling to put the horror of that night behind her, Kelly prepares for high school graduation and college. Then, an unexpected turn.

Saturday

Part IV: Kelly’s peace

The night that transformed her life seems distant. But now it begins to shape others through Kelly’s faith and example.