It was a quiet morning in January 1992 when a hunter in Madison, Indiana stumbled upon a horrifying scene in a secluded field. What began as a routine hunt turned into a grim discovery that would shatter a family and a community. The body of a young girl, burned beyond recognition and left in a disturbing pose, was about to reveal a nightmarish tale. Shanda Sharer, a vibrant 12-year-old with a promising future, had been brutally murdered by a group of teenage girls whose jealousy and rage spiraled into an act of unspeakable violence.

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The Court of Appeals of Indiana:

https://murderpedia.org/female.L/images/loveless-melinda/loveless-v-indiana.pdf

News Articles:

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2018/01/11/woman-convicted-1992-slaying-12-year-old-shanda-renee-sharer-released-prison/1023879001/

https://www.wdrb.com/news/melinda-loveless-mastermind-of-1992-murder-of-shanda-sharer-released-from-prison/article_994b41c4-d00e-11e9-8e56-9b9b497efced.html

Photos: https://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/loveless-melinda-photos.htm

Dr.Phil Episode:

https://youtu.be/pqlJJAsKXJg?si=oLm695HAOj67r1BS

Explore the shocking story of Stephen Griffiths, known as the "Crossbow Cannibal." Join us as we uncover his disturbing crimes, the investigation that brought him to justice, and the impact on those involved. Through interviews and analysis, we unravel one of the most haunting murder cases in recent history.

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Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaLK7qV6y54

https://youtu.be/FXzTzXygXEg?si=yyHysZhK3EHLx_F3

Articles:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/mar/05/crossbow-cannibal-stephen-griffiths

https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/crossbow-cannibal

https://www.oxygen.com/living-with-a-serial-killer/crime-news/serial-killer-stephen-griffiths-ex-girlfriend-speaks-out

Photos:
https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/griffiths-stephen.htm

In this episode we explore the haunting case of Daniel LaPlante. From a troubled upbringing to committing heinous acts that shook a community, LaPlante's story is one of profound tragedy.

Through expert analysis and firsthand accounts, including chilling insights into Daniel’s psychological profile, listeners gain a deep understanding of the lasting impact on victims' families and the legal complexities surrounding his case. Join us as we unravel the layers of Daniel LaPlante's story—a narrative that challenges our understanding of justice and the human capacity for remorse.

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News Articles:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/03/22/killer-three-townsend-seeks-sentence-reduction/g05AdJcWXPBZiAS9rvHYDI/story.html

https://www.unilad.com/news/crime/daniel-laplante-boy-in-the-walls-bowen-sisters-368208-20240706

Article on Inspiration Behind Nightmare on Elm Street:

https://www.history.com/news/nightmare-on-elm-street-real-inspiration-hmong-death

Appellant Brief:

https://jlc.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2022-01/2018.12.3%20Appellant%27s%20Brief.pdf