Natascha Kampusch's Documentary Delay: A Look at Her Life Today

0:00On March 16, Natasha Compush was just 10 years old when she was abducted in Austria back in March 1998, while heading to school. Her captor held her in a hidden basement for eight long years, subjecting her to abuse before she escaped in August 2006. He took his own life shortly after, by jumping in front of a train. A new documentary called Natasha Compush, trapped in freedom, was set to explore her life today at age 38, but it got pulled just before, airing. The Austrian broadcaster cited disagreements over her personal rights as the reason for the delay. Snippets from the show, leaked last week, highlighting struggles with her mental health. Her sister described her as withdrawn and trapped in her own world, while doctors reportedly feel overwhelmed by her condition. Family members and supporters pushed back hard against the release. The Austrian victim support group even started legal action to block it, and a media lawyer called it a serious invasion of her private life. These days, Natasha designs jewelry, helps build a hospital in Sri Lanka, and finds peace

1:05spending time in nature with her horse. The post-pulman leaves many wondering if and when will hear more from her on her own terms.