Jan Broberg

Jan Broberg is an American kidnapping survivor, author, and public speaker known for surviving two abductions as a child in the 1970s by family friend Robert Berchtold.

Jan Broberg is an American kidnapping survivor, author, and public speaker known for surviving two abductions as a child in the 1970s by family friend Robert Berchtold. Her case has been covered in the Netflix documentary *Abducted in Plain Sight* and the Peacock series *A Friend of the Family*. She has since spoken publicly about child sexual abuse, grooming, and survivor advocacy.

Early life

Jan Broberg grew up in Pocatello, Idaho, in a religious family. Her childhood later became central to a widely reported true-crime case involving a family friend.

Kidnappings and abuse

Broberg was abducted twice in the 1970s by Robert Berchtold. Sources describe a pattern of grooming, coercion, and psychological manipulation of Broberg and her family.

Public attention

Her story was later featured in the Netflix documentary *Abducted in Plain Sight* and the Peacock drama *A Friend of the Family*. These productions brought the case to a broad international audience.

Later life and advocacy

Broberg has spoken publicly about her experiences and supported efforts to raise awareness of sexual abuse and grooming. She has also worked in media and public-facing creative roles.