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Wasted presents the gritty, real-life tale of Regina Hartwell, a prosperous drug‑dealer and lesbian, who became enamored with the youthful Kim LeBlanc. The story culminates in a brutal murder—Kim’s boyfriend, Justin Thomas, stabs Hartwell and sets her body ablaze while LeBlanc witnesses the horrific act.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Suzy Spencer
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