Woman whispers 'help me' to Amazon delivery driver. He secretly dials 911 to rescue her from abusive husband

Even after so much advocacy around women's empowerment and their safety, the crime rate against them remains significantly high. At times, even financially independent women willingly stay in violent relationships, fearing societal judgments. And those who want to break free do not get enough support from their family and friends, unfortunately. However, a handful of compassionate people still go beyond imagination to help such silent victims. A similar incident unfolded when a delivery driver recognized a woman's subtle pleas for help and eventually saved her by calling the police, according to Treasure Coast News.

The incident happened on March 28, 2025, in Florida, when a usual Amazon delivery drop-off quickly turned into a dramatic operation, leading to a 43-year-old man named Frank Mandolini's arrest. The moment the woman saw the delivery driver, she immediately asked him to call the police near her residence.

"She came to me and she said, 'If I can ask you a favor to call the police to come to her house,' I don't know what happened exactly," he told police dispatchers. Further, he said the woman whispered "Help me" to him. Soon after the call, police turned up at the woman's residence and found Mandolini at home. Officials shared that they found red marks on the woman's neck, hinting at physical violence. Moreover, they revealed that the woman confessed to Mandolini talking to other women and watching pornography.

Later, when she confronted the accused, he did not take it well and grabbed her by the neck. Not only that, Mandolini reportedly suffocated her until she nearly blacked out. Moreover, she admitted that she was previously married to Mandolini but had been divorced for nearly a decade. However, the former couple were still living together. Mandolini was charged with domestic violence by strangulation but was later released from custody on March 29 after posting a $30,000 bond, as per a report in WPTV. Meanwhile, Austin Stowe, an Amazon spokesperson, reflected on the incident and revealed that all the drivers are actually trained to deal with similar situations.

"All drivers delivering on behalf of Amazon undergo comprehensive training in de-escalation techniques and safety protocols. In the rare event that a driver encounters an issue during their delivery, they are able to contact a 24/7 Amazon Safety Helpline for immediate assistance," Stowe said in a statement. Sheriff Eric Flowers, 11th Sheriff of Indian River County, praised the anonymous Amazon delivery guy, saying, "That guy's truly a hero. This guy probably saved her life. Kudos to him."

On a similar note, Aaron and his brother Evan Steed, co-founders of Meathead Movers, realized the need for healing domestic violence victims. The brothers have been fielding calls from victims and survivors. "We are not domestic violence professionals. We are movers that want to help," Aaron shared. As per a report in CNN from 2020, at present, the Meathead Movers successfully work with eight shelters and organizations throughout central and Southern California. Dulce Flores, a victim, who the company had once helped to move into a new house, revealed, "They did it with such pride and love. They wouldn't let me lift a thing! Not even light stuff. They said, 'No, it's an honor to be here.'"