Episode 195 - Shari Smith & Debra May Helmick
Feb 23, 2025•55 min
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Episode description
In May 1985, 17-year-old Shari Smith vanished just steps from her home in Lexington, South Carolina. Days later, her family received a gut-wrenching letter—her “Last Will and Testament.”
Then, less than two weeks later, nine-year-old Debra May Helmick was abducted from her front yard, sending shockwaves through the community.
As investigators raced against time, the killer taunted Shari’s family with phone calls, revealing haunting details. But a crucial mistake would lead law enforcement straight to his door.
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