In this episode, we take a deep dive into the heartbreaking and horrifying case of Shanda Sharer, a 12-year-old girl whose life was brutally cut short in 1992. This case shocked the nation due to its sheer brutality and the young ages of everyone involved. We’ll discuss the events leading up to the murder, the perpetrators, the legal aftermath, and the lasting impact of this crime.
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