The Vanessa Goosen story – 16 years in a Thai prison
Join in and hear an incredible story of resilience and transformation this Mother’s Day.
IN 1994, life changed radically for the then 21-year-old Miss South Africa semi-finalist, Vanessa Goosen.
On the verge of a big break in modelling, Vanessa Goosen was caught up in every traveller’s nightmare. Duped into carrying books with 1.7kg of heroin hidden in them, Goosen was arrested and tried on drug-trafficking charges.
Deaf to her pleas of innocence, the Thai courts sentenced Goosen to death. On appeal her sentence was commuted to life, to be served in Bangkok’s notorious Lard Yao prison.
Pregnant, terrified and desperately alone, Goosen began a harrowing 16-year journey behind bars.
Forced to part with her beloved daughter three years later, Goosen’s story traces the joy and hurt of motherhood behind bars and the depression that comes with long-term incarceration and separation.
Join in and hear her incredible story of resilience and transformation this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, at 9am at the Way Church at 35 Kudu Road, Rispark. For more info, visit www.thewaychurch.co.za or call 061 374 6151.
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