"She Wanted To Be Missy. She Wanted To Take Her Place": The Tragic Betrayal And Murder Of Michele "Missy" Avila
When high school student Michele Avila's former best friend Karen Severson became envious of her looks and popularity, she hatched a plan that would turn deadly
Background
High school is a time meant for education, discovery of self, and finding one’s place in the world. It might be remembered fondly by some as their “glory days,” but for many high school students, it is a tumultuous time in their young adult lives.
Those who do not find community and companionship become social pariahs, exiled from the inner circle of cliques. Bullies roam the hallways of nearly every school, preying on those they deem unworthy.
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