Maurice Chamas

A few years later, he went on trial for the desert murders and was found guilty.

At that point, prosecutors went back to Christy for help.

They wanted her to testify about her rape to help ensure David Wood got the death penalty.

Christy was reluctant.

She was newly married, had a job, and a new baby.

She didn't want to have to fly to Dallas for the trial.

But Christy also saw this as an opportunity.

For the first time in years, she'd be face-to-face with David Wood.

And this time, she wouldn't be a scared 13-year-old.

Power.

Control.

Safety.

This is what Christy says David Wood took from her.

When I first arrived at Christy's house, I noticed a sort of decoy entrance, a front door that leads to a long courtyard before the real front door.

Christy designed this setup herself so that she can suss out any visitors before they get too close.

She has two daughters now, and she acknowledges that her parenting style when they were small was a little less than relaxed.

It's almost like he robbed you of a lot of things, including the ability to like have some chill, some chill with your kids.

Christy says her daughters, who are both grown and out of the house now, cautioned her against doing this interview at all.

They didn't see the point of stirring up old trauma.

But Christy has a mission here.