All’s Well That Ends Well

Woman Was Held Hostage, Then Came Up With an Idea How to Escape

As soon as the police handcuffed Ethan, Cheryl ran inside the house to get her other two kids. The kids were in their bedroom unaware of what had just happened outside. Cheryl couldn’t be more thankful that all her kids were safe and she was not supposed to live in the fear anymore.

Kids Returning

Cheryl hugged her kids tightly and promised them that she won’t be leaving them again. She even apologized to them for leaving them in a terrifying situation. The kids looked at their mom and knew something wasn’t right but what they couldn’t ask.

Charges FiledWoman Was Held Hostage, Then Came Up With an Idea How to Escape

Ethan Earl Nickerson was found under the influence of Methamphetamine. Yes, the kids were unharmed but that didn’t stop Cheryl from continuing with the case against him. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office police charged Ethan with obstruction of justice, aggravated assault with a weapon without intent to kill and false imprisonment.

A Clever Trick

Woman Was Held Hostage, Then Came Up With an Idea How to Escape

“If I’m standing there with a knife in my hand, sharpening it, and looking at you in a menacing way and make a statement that, ‘I’m going to kill you,’ and I’ve already done some violence to you, you know how are you going to take that message?” told Lieutenant Chris Ludden of Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. He tried to explain that situations like these limit one’s option of getting help.

Extending Her Deepest Gratitude

Woman Was Held Hostage, Then Came Up With an Idea How to Escape

Cheryl Treadway did not forget to thank the real heroes thanks to whom her children were safe. She showed her gratitude to the Pizza Hut staff who took out time from their work and informed the police about her condition.

The Act Of Kindness

Woman Was Held Hostage, Then Came Up With an Idea How to Escape

This case was unique for the police, the Pizza Hut staff and for everyone who read about it on social media. This case is an example of how quickly the human mind can think in moments of trouble. Indeed we don’t know our true capabilities until we are tested.