Ep 5. Home Invasion: The Story of Rubens and Marcela Borges (Winter Garden & Apopka, FL)

In Surviving Evil season 1 episode 5, viewers are taken through the story of Rubens and Marcela Borges, a couple from Winter Garden and Apopka, FL, who experienced a harrowing home invasion.

The episode begins with Rubens and Marcela recalling the events leading up to that fateful night in 2013. They had just moved into a new home and were excited about their future together. However, their happiness was short-lived as they soon became the target of a violent home invasion.

The intruders, three men armed with guns, broke into their house in the middle of the night and immediately began terrorizing the couple. The Borges' were tied up, blindfolded, and threatened with death if they didn't give the men what they wanted.

The Borges' were initially unable to provide the intruders what they wanted - a large amount of cash - but the invaders soon discovered that Rubens was a successful real estate agent with valuable connections. They used this knowledge to coerce Rubens into wiring them money from his bank account.

Marcela and Rubens recall the fear and desperation they felt during the invasion and the long-lasting impact it had on their lives. Their accounts are interspersed with commentary from detectives and other experts who offer insight into the psychology of home invasions and the methods used by intruders.

Despite the trauma they faced, Rubens and Marcela were eventually able to escape their bindings and alert the authorities. The intruders were caught and convicted, but the Borges' were left with emotional scars that have persisted long after the incident.

Surviving Evil season 1 episode 5 is a chilling reminder of the vulnerability of everyday individuals in the face of violent crime. The episode highlights the importance of taking precautionary measures to protect oneself from such events while also showcasing the strength and resilience of survivors like the Borges'.