Sherry Smith's Disappearance

On a hot day in May 1985, Sherry Smith, a 17-year-old girl from South Carolina, went missing after returning home from a pool party. Her father found her car abandoned at the end of their driveway, and despite extensive searches, Sherry was nowhere to be found. Police launched a full-scale investigation, considering various theories, including abduction, ransom, or an obsessed individual targeting Sherry. The case attracted widespread attention, and the community rallied together to support the Smith family. Weeks later, Sherry's body was tragically discovered in a remote location, revealing a devastating end to her abduction. As investigators worked tirelessly to track down the killer, they received several phone calls from a person claiming responsibility. The caller provided disconcerting details about the crime and expressed remorse but refused to turn himself in. The investigation continued with no breakthroughs, leaving the community on edge, fearful that the killer could strike again.