She found her tent Tuesday, she said, and she's been staying there with another person this week. They could use more blankets, she said.

She said she'll think about going to Atlanta. I told her Kalamazoo would provide a free bus ticket if she wants one.

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It was inspiring to meet Bailey and interview her. Her outlook on life is one I think people could learn from.

She's taking life one step at a time and now that's she's escaped near death, she can do anything.

I hope her story can help others. If you're facing a challenge, this mindset can help.

Watch Stell describe the attack and how she escaped.

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I want to thank Bailey Stell for her courage to share her story. Also thanks to her mom and the other sources and my colleagues who helped me report on this important topic.

Thanks to Sojourner, the rescue dog.

Bailey Stell is ready to move forward.

She's chosen to find a way to find something positive about the horrible experience, using it as a way to help make changes.

She found strength.

“I just didn’t want to die,” Stell said. “But I also put two people who are very dangerous, away.”

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Stell's parents shared words at Lee's sentencing Oct. 27.

“I ask that you make sure Julius Lee will never be able to harm another human and cause this much pain for any family,” mom Jennifer Stell said.

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Stephanie Stevens is at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti, with an earliest release possible release date listed as April 23, 2043.

MDOC lists a tattoo - left forearm: "ohana" and alias Stephanie Frisbie.

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Detroit is currently in Jackson as he makes his way in the prison system. Detroit (Julius Lee) has July 15, 2064, listed as his earliest release date.

(MDOC images)

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Lee looked injured in court. I asked the undersheriff about it.

He reported to jail staff he hit his head while exercising. Though another inmate later presented with injuries as well, so officials say it's possible the injuries are due to an altercation though they denied that.

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On Sept. 5, a jury found Julius Lee guilty as charged on six counts including assault with intent to murder.

He briefly answered questions from the judge in one-word responses during a sentencing on Oct. 27.

He was sentenced to 40-60 years in prison.

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Julius Lee appeared at the trial in a white shirt. He sat next to his attorney as Stell described how Lee and Stevens attacked her.

They wouldn't stop, Stell said as the jury looked on.

“I realized I couldn’t find my way out and I tried to plead to their humanity."

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Stell testified at Lee's trial. She pointed to him when asked to identify her attacker.

The coffee cup she served to Lee, with his fingerprints still on it, was submitted as evidence.

Stell faced cross examination from Lee's attorney and gave details of the attack.

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Two people were arrested on July 2, a day after Stell was hospitalized.

Julius Lee (aka Detroit) and Stephanie Stevens were charged with multiple counts.

Stevens was sentenced in February to 18 years and 9 months in prison after a plea agreement that required her to testify against Lee.

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Sorry, I’m continuing on with the story just taking a little time! I see you found it though. Thanks for reading!

Thanks, it is an amazing story. It seemed she was close to death and she showed a lot of courage in how she faced the situation.

A small dog named Sojourner was the only one awake in the house.

The dog, a one-eyed rescue, wouldn't leave its owner alone, Stell said.

The dog barked until its owner went to the door.

In the yard, the homeowner found Stell, fighting for her life.

Sojourner and Bailey Stell.

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