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It Could Have Been Me: Donna Ongsiako

2025-07-27 News & Politics
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After being stabbed in a random attack in her New Jersey home, Donna Ongsiako says there is no earthly reason why she should be alive. While losing massive amounts of blood, she was able to call 911 and describe her attacker in great detail. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales spoke with Donna about how she continues to cope with the trauma of her attack and how best to support victims as they recover. #48hours #crime #mystery Crime. Social justice. Impact. "48 Hours" investigates the most intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all areas of the human experience including greed and passion. "48 Hours," which premiered in 1988, has developed a rich history of original reporting and impact journalism that has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, caused cold cases to be reopened and solved, and along the way changed lives. Subscribe to the "48 Hours" YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/48hours Watch full episodes of "48 Hours": https://cbsnews.com/48-hours/full-episodes/ Listen to the "48 Hours" podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/48-Hours Listen to the "My Life of Crime with Erin Moriarty" podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/CBSNewsMLOC Follow "48 Hours" on Instagram: https://instagram.com/48hoursCBS/ Like "48 Hours" on Facebook: https://facebook.com/48hours Follow "48 Hours" on X: https://twitter.com/48hours Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cbsnews.com/newsletter/ Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Top Comments (10)

@carolynfea6352 2025-07-27

Donna - your composure during your 911 call is UNREAL. You are a warrior. Praying for your continued healing ❤

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@zmarko 2025-07-27

Donna - your strength, drive, and persistence is incredible. You are truly inspiring.

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@diannshowers9129 2025-07-27

No excuses for what he did

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@日本の断層 2025-07-28

Donna’s courage is indescribable. Telling her story not only honors her survival—but empowers others to speak up.

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@Tina.Lucille 2025-07-27

I remember this, it was such a horrible tragedy! I'm so happy Donna survived!!! I wish you continued peace and healing!

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@laurielaurie8280 2025-07-28

Anyone who is capable of doing what this creep did to Donna should have gotten life without parole. He broke into HER home and viciously attacked her leaving her for dead to take her vehicle. Cold blooded.

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@diannshowers9129 2025-07-27

OMG! This woman is lucky to be alive

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@smontone 2025-07-27

Donna’s story is one of power resilience. ❤

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@sammiamm626 2025-07-29

I’ve heard Donna’s story multiple times; it breaks my heart every time 🥺 She is such a strong strong person

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@zxy78267 2025-07-28

I remember the first episode of "48 Hours" about her attack. It is terrifying to hear what she went through. And I believe that she said that one of stab wounds just missed part of her heart that would have been fatal. I'm glad she had the support of her family and was able to go back to work.

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