Part 1: College Nightmare: Were Sorority Girls Targeted? The Case of Shannon McNamara

WATCH PART TWO: HERE - The Shannon McNamara case is one of the most haunting and ultimately most inspiring true crime stories to come out of Eastern Illinois University. In June 2001, 21-year-old Shannon McNamara, a bright athlete, physical education major, and beloved Alpha Phi sorority sister, was attacked in her off-campus apartment in Charleston, Illinois. She was just weeks into her summer, with her whole life ahead of her. For a brief time, the small college town was gripped by fear and unanswered questions. Who could have done this, and how close to home was the danger, really? What Shannon left behind would lead detectives straight to the truth, and her memory would go on to inspire a movement that has protected women across the country ever since.In this episode of True Crime with Kimbyr, we trace the full Shannon McNamara case: who she was, the night that shattered a campus, the investigation that followed, and the extraordinary legacy of a young woman who refused to be a victim.🚧 Binge My Other True Crime Show: DARKLIVITY🔍 Come Find Me: 📱IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/💻 FB: https://www.facebook.com/KimbyrleighaYouTube/📚 SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/DbUgDbr1⭐️ Content contributor: Molly McGuigan 👩🏻‍🎓 ABOUT ME: I'm Kimbyrleigha. Thanks in advance for reading this. I think it's important to know someone's background and education because it helps explain how they view situations and why they may have a particular point of view. I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology. I graduated from law school in 2010 and have a Juris Doctor (law degree). I'm also currently in school studying Medicolegal Investigation.