A tragic and riveting true crime story of teenage obsession, jealousy, and murder. From Michael Quinlan, staff member of the Louisville Courier-Journal and the only journalist to interview all the parties involved, Little Lost Angel meticulously recounts the shocking 1992 murder of twelve-year-old Shanda Sharer in Indiana. Lured by a group of teenage girls, Shanda was subjected to unimaginable torture and violence in one of the Midwest’s most notorious murder cases. Quinlan’s powerful account explores the dynamics of teenage cruelty, revenge, and obsession that spiraled into a horrific act of violence, forever marking the history of true crime in America. Both harrowing and unforgettable, this book remains a chilling examination of youth violence, LGBTQ+ identity, and the dark side of human nature.
