. >>> my name is roy hallums. >> an american contractor kidnapped in iraq and forced to plead for hislp because my life is in danger. >> and a dramatic search by u.s. special forces all caught on two of the soldiers' helmet cameras. >> is he going to be sold off to another group and be beheaded? is he going to be killed because he's taking up too much effort? >> november 2004, roy hallums is working for the saudi arabian trading and construction company, negotiating catering contracts for the iraqi military and police. >> our office was about three blocks outside the green zone where the embassy and the u.s. army offices locate. we knew it was a dangerous place, but we never had any trouble with anybody. >> but on november 1st, that all changes. at the time, special agent tom o'connor is with the fbi's joint terrorist task force. >> on november 1st of 2004, roy was working in his district office. >> i was working on my computer, and i saw some motion to my left. when i looked up, there were four men standing in the doorway with ak-47s. one of them said, you come with us, or we'll kill