Lady Starlight: The Murder of Missy Avila
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A case filled with teenage violence, jealousy, and the darker side of female friendships. Michelle "Missy" Avila was a smart, beautiful, and charming 17-year-old girl with her whole life ahead of her. Increasing jealousy and insecurity within Missy's friend group would cause 3 teenage girls to commit a horrific crime.
*Trigger warnings for mentions of suicide, child abuse, child sexual abuse.
Check out this week's Residue Recommendation: Twisted and Uncorked
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twisted-and-uncorked/id1517691373
Sources:
Missy’s Murder by Karen Kingsbury
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3JP9AWG0GE
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8snnuy A Killer Among Friends
https://www.courthousenews.com/family-suesdaughters-murderer/
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6uwtxohttps
*Episode has been edited and updated to include the correct wording ...
A case filled with teenage violence, jealousy, and the darker side of female friendships. Michelle "Missy" Avila was a smart, beautiful, and charming 17-year-old girl with her whole life ahead of her. Increasing jealousy and insecurity within Missy's friend group would cause 3 teenage girls to commit a horrific crime.
*Trigger warnings for mentions of suicide, child abuse, child sexual abuse.
Check out this week's Residue Recommendation: Twisted and Uncorked
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twisted-and-uncorked/id1517691373
Sources:
Missy’s Murder by Karen Kingsbury
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3JP9AWG0GE
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8snnuy A Killer Among Friends
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-1_06-cv-01863/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-1_06-cv-01863-2.pdf
https://www.courthousenews.com/family-suesdaughters-murderer/
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6uwtxohttps
*Episode has been edited and updated to include the correct wording regarding suicide. Previously downloaded episodes will remain unchanged.
*This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you’re connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future update.
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