Kidnapping survivor, once dismissed as a liar, now retrains police to help victims

Denise Huskins, who was accused of lying after surviving a home invasion and kidnapping, has now found herself teaming up with law enforcement.

The California woman, featured in the Netflix true-crime docuseries “American Nightmare,” is now being asked to speak with officers aiming to transform their interrogation training methods.

At 40, she recently appeared on a true crime podcast by PAVE Studios, “Clues,” hosted by Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore. This weekly series seeks to delve into some of “the world’s most infamous crimes where a single clue can crack a case wide open.”

Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn smiling in front of the White House

In 2024, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn met with the Gender Policy council at the White House. (Courtesy of Denise Huskins)

“Who I really am – the core of my being, my values, my worth – I wasn’t going to let anyone dictate that,” she added.

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