#06: A Deadly Obsession - The Murder of Shanda Sharer

On the night of January 10, 1992, 12-year-old Shanda Sharer was lured from her home by a group of teenage girls with a sinister plan. What began as a case of jealousy and heartbreak quickly spiraled into an unthinkable act of cruelty. Driven by rage and obsession, four young women carried out one of the most shocking crimes in Indiana’s history. In this episode, we explore the twisted motivations, the tragic final hours of Shanda’s life, and the devastating impact her murder had on her family and community. How did teenage emotions turn into unimaginable violence? And could this brutal crime have been prevented?Cruel Sacrifice by Aphrodite Jones - https://amzn.to/4kH3vsLLISTEN AD-FREE ON - https://patreon.com/NightwatchFileswww.nightwatchfiles.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nightwatch-files--6484889/support.📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightwatchfiles/ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573576827447&sk=about www.nightwatchfiles.comSUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREEJoin our Patreon and unlock ad-free episodes directly in Apple Podcasts or Spotify after you connect your Patreon account. You can also join the Supporters Club for an ad-free experience.Both go for just $3/month, sign up from the links below.Ad-Free EpisodesPatreon: patreon.com/NightwatchFilesApple (after joining): bit.ly/4i7XcNWSpotify (after joining): bit.ly/4oVVEsTSupporters Club: bit.ly/497ciAmSupport UsKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nightwatchfilesMerch Shop: https://nightwatchfiles.com/storeProduction note: The host’s voice is digitally generated and extensively edited to meet our quality standards. All stories, research, and scripts are created by real people.