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Book Synopsis: For readers of Ann Rule and Gregg Olsen, a riveting new true crime book from the acclaimed author of True Crime Addict and creator/host of the podcasts True Crime This Week and The Philosophy of Crime, as he explores the unsolved murder of 16-year-old Lisa Pruett in the real-life town of the bestselling novel Little Fires Everywhere for a painstakingly researched account of a senseless and heartbreaking tragedy and the people who were pulled into its aftermath.
In September of 1990, in the Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights, sixteen-year-old Lisa Pruett, a poetry lover and member of a church youth group, was on her way to a midnight tryst with her boyfriend when she was viciously stabbed to death only thirty feet from the boy’s home.
The murder cast a palpable gloom over the upscale community and sparked accusations, theories, and rumors among Lisa’s friends and peers. Together they wove a damning narrative that circled back to a likely suspect: “weird” high school outcast Kevin Young. Without a shred of evidence, the teen was arrested, charged, and tried for the crime. His eventual acquittal didn’t squelch the anger and outrage among those who believed that Kevin got away with murder.
With a fresh perspective and painstaking research culled from police files, court records, transcripts, uncollected evidence, and new interviews, James Renner reconstructs the events leading up to and following that heartbreaking night. What emerges is a portrait of a community seething with dark undercurrents—its single-minded authorities, protective status-conscious parents, and the deeply peer-pressured teens within Lisa’s circle.
Who had the capacity for such unchecked violence? What monsters still lurk in the dark? After more than thirty years, questions like these continue to fester among the community of Shaker Heights, Ohio, still deeply scarred by wounds that remain hidden, unspoken, and unhealed.
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Are you a fan of gripping true crime stories? Do you love books that delve into unsolved mysteries with meticulous research? Then you don't want to miss out on "Little, Crazy Children: A True Crime Tragedy of Lost Innocence," the latest masterpiece from renowned author James Renner! In this shocking account, Renner explores the brutal murder of sixteen-year-old Lisa Pruett, unraveling the shocking secrets of an upscale suburban community. Get ready to embark on a haunting journey filled with accusations, rumors, and unanswered questions.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the compelling true crime narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Renner's expertise in both true crime writing and podcast hosting makes "Little, Crazy Children" a must-read for fans of Ann Rule and Gregg Olsen. With painstaking research drawn from police files, court records, and exclusive interviews, you'll feel like you're living the investigation alongside Renner.
Step into the real-life town of the bestselling novel "Little Fires Everywhere" as Renner uncovers the dark undercurrents that gripped the community after Lisa Pruett's tragic murder. Uncover the secrets of the single-minded authorities, protective status-conscious parents, and the peer-pressured teens within Lisa's circle. Every page will leave you questioning who had the capacity for such unchecked violence and what secrets still linger, even after three decades.
With "Little, Crazy Children: A True Crime Tragedy of Lost Innocence," James Renner delivers a powerful narrative that sheds light on the wounds that remain hidden, unspoken, and unhealed in the community of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This captivating true crime story is not to be missed. Dive into the heart of darkness and experience the emotions, twists, and turns yourself.
Don't wait any longer! Uncover the chilling truth behind the senseless and heartbreaking tragedy by grabbing your copy of "Little, Crazy Children: A True Crime Tragedy of Lost Innocence" today. Get your hands on this riveting book now and join the thousands of readers who have been captivated by Renner's captivating storytelling. Click here to purchase now.
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