In the late 1970s, two Yale roommates decided to tackle Bikecentennial, where they would bicycle from coast to coast during their summer vacation. They were hoping to see more of the United States and do some soul searching. Terri Jentz and Shayna Weiss’ trip would be cut short only a week into their adventure by a madman, who attacked them while they were camping in a state park.

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