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Name: Missy's Murder
Author: Karen Kingsbury

Missy’s Murder is a non‑fiction case study that examines the shocking killing of high‑school student Missy Avila. The book details how Avila was murdered by her own friend, Karen Severson, and explores the investigation and legal proceedings that followed.

First publish date: 1991

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Karen Kingsbury

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