30: Lady Starlight: The Murder of Missy Avila

Send us a text A case filled with teenage violence, jealousy, and the darker side of female friendships. Michelle "Missy" Avila was a smart, beautiful, and charming 17-year-old girl with her whole life ahead of her. Increasing jealousy and insecurity within Missy's friend group would cause 3 teenage girls to commit a horrific crime. *Trigger warnings for mentions of suicide, child abuse, child sexual abuse. Check out this week's Residue Recommendation: Twisted and Uncorked https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twisted-and-uncorked/id1517691373 Sources: Missy’s Murder by Karen Kingsbury https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3JP9AWG0GE https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8snnuy A Killer Among Friends https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-1_06-cv-01863/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-1_06-cv-01863-2.pdf https://www.courthousenews.com/family-suesdaughters-murderer/ https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6uwtxohttps*Episode has been edited and updated to include the correct wording regarding suicide. Previously downloaded episodes will remain unchanged. *This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you’re connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future update. Email Residue: residuepodcast@gmail.com Find RESIDUE online:Instagram: @residuepodcastTik Tok: @residuepodcast Facebook: Residue:A True Crime Podcast Credits: RESIDUE is Hosted/Produced/Researched/Edited by Chrissy Champagne THEME SONG: "Dance Of Death" by Purple Planet Music collection written and performed by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey. Additional music provided by Epidemic Sound. Residue logo designed by Tricia Cappelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices