Death Saved My Life -

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is a 2021 thriller television film from Lifetime that explores the harrowing lengths a woman must go to in order to escape a dangerous domestic situation. Part of the network's "Ripped from the Headlines" series, the movie is inspired by the shocking true story of Noela Rukundo. Plot Summary Death Saved My Life

The movie draws inspiration from the real-life case of , a Burundian-Australian woman whose husband hired hitmen to kill her while she was visiting Burundi in 2015. In a stunning turn of events, the hitmen released her after telling her they didn't kill women or children—but they gave her the evidence to prove her husband had ordered the hit. Rukundo famously survived and confronted her husband at her own funeral. Where to Watch The film is available on several platforms: Lifetime Website/App Hulu (via Live TV or add-ons) Amazon Prime Video Google Play In a stunning turn of events, the hitmen