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She Was Attacked By Her Ex And SURVIVED: The Inspiring Story Of Madison Schemitz

2025-11-04 Entertainment
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Kendall Rae
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Survivor Madison Shemmetz's Journey from Paralysis to Powerful Advocacy

Discover how survivor Madison Shemmetz transformed paralyzing trauma into powerful advocacy, while learning crucial steps for recognizing and immediately escaping relationship toxicity.

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  • Madison Shemmetz survived a brutal stabbing attack by her ex-boyfriend, Spencer Pearson, after enduring months of stalking and manipulation.
  • Two heroes, Kennedy Armstrong and her mother Jackie, intervened, sustaining injuries themselves to save Madison.
  • Madison immediately channeled her recovery into advocating for change, launching a One Love chapter at her high school.
  • The attacker received a sentence of life without parole following moving victim impact statements from Madison, Jackie, and Kennedy.
  • This episode details the warning signs of toxic relationships and showcases the resilience required for lifelong healing.

This episode chronicles the horrific attempted murder of Madison Shemmetz and the incredible strength she displayed afterward. Listeners will gain insight into recognizing dating violence warning signs, appreciating the bravery of interveners like Kennedy Armstrong, and understanding the long road to recovery and justice.

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#ad You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/kr. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-for-madison-schemitz-and-family Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tH1bMkmiho&t=157s Check Out OneLove: https://www.joinonelove.org/ Follow Madison on IG: https://www.instagram.com/madisonschemitz/ Madison's Incredible "One Year" Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7wsKiKOM4O/ Madison's Full Impact Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34GqfuoUX0E&t=1407s Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ Safe Project: https://www.safeproject.org/ Check out my foundation, Higher Hope: Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Watch my documentaries 530 Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjUWkmOjNLk Apartment 801: https://bit.ly/2RJ9XXr Become a member of this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBaL17hXLGJvi2KZKpja5w/join #TrueCrime #KendallRae #TrueCrimeSurvivor #MadisonSchemtiz True Crime with Kendall Rae podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3rks84o Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jC66pr Sources: https://pastebin.com/fGUU5QXF Shop my Merch! https://milehighermerch.com/ Check out my other podcasts: Mile Higher (True Crime) @milehigherpod YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ROzJcw Instagram: http://instagram.com/milehigherpod The Sesh (Current events, a little true crime, pop culture, and commentary) https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X @the_seshpodcast IG: https://bit.ly/3a9t6Xr *Follow My Social!* @KendallRaeOnyt Instagram: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonyt Facebook: https://bit.ly/3kar4NK True Crime TikTok: https://bit.ly/3VDbc77 Personal TikTok: https://bit.ly/41hmRKg REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://zfrmz.com/yg9cuiWjUe2QY3hSC2V0 Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://zfrmz.com/HGu2hZso42aHxARt1i67 C O N T A C T: For Business Inquiries - [email protected] Send me mail Kendall Rae 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233 Greenwood Village, CO 80112 Creator hosts a documentary series for education purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with editorial context added bolstering educational and artistic value.

Top Comments (10)

@bfox5284 2025-11-04

To the guys who got out of their vehicle and didn’t think twice about helping, I hope I raise my son to be the men yall are. And I hope I raise my daughters to be as strong as Madison. I’m soo glad everyone is here to make a difference and tell their story. ❤

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@melaniegomez3547 2025-11-04

I don’t usually comment but I’m ten minutes in, thinking to myself, we got it right giving you a platform. You deserve all of the positivity that you spread back to you, tenfold. I’m proud to be part of your community.

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@amass85 2025-11-04

I love hearing the word “is” instead of was

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@brendamesa5882 2025-11-04

I'm happy that this one is a Survivor story

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@kiikachu 2025-11-04

I’m angry at his parents for not doing more.

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@AuntLALA 2025-11-05

The guy who ran to help... risked his life for a stranger, is the hero in this story. Thank you. Sir ❤ 🙏

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@djs2182 2025-11-05

Imagine trying to take your exes life and a handsome brave hero saves her instead making you look even more like a POS and then you get life. And she goes on to be inspiring and successful. 10/10 ending.

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@skyehernandez8342 2025-11-05

I would be so proud to be Kennedys mama. She did a great job raising a man that saw a woman being hurt and didn’t think TWICE, even risked his hand 😭

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@chloefaye5227 2025-11-05

We need more Kennedy’s. We’re so disconnected as a species and we forget that we NEED other people and we NEED to care for each other. It isn’t normal to be so isolated and think so selfishly. That is not built into our DNA. Everyone should have the same mindset of that young man.

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@jlcarmya2z 2025-11-08

The fact that the bystander was not only willing to immediately run and help but also to give a statement at sentencing is incredible. His parents should be proud. I’m so glad this story had a happy ending.

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