Crime Junkie MURDERED: Lisa Norell
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May 13, 2024 
Guest Lisa Norell, a 15-year-old who vanished in 1998, sparks a community search. Clues include abandoned clothes and a black dress shoe. Investigation reveals potential suspects, including cab driver Muhammad. Dark discoveries and surveillance target locals. Therapy importance emphasized. Lieutenant Zabaknik faces challenges but finds a twist in the case. Unsolved murders and frustrations mount as community fears a serial killer.
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Lisa's Disappearance
- 15-year-old Lisa Norell vanished after leaving a quinceañera rehearsal in Antioch, California, in 1998.
- Witnesses gave conflicting reasons for her departure, including frustration with a dance move, rejection by a boy, or inappropriate touching.
The Scattered Belongings
- Lisa's belongings were found scattered along the highway she would have walked home on.
- This raised questions of whether she was forced into a vehicle or if there was a struggle.
Body Discovered, Witness Account
- Lisa's body was found near Navland, surprisingly undiscovered despite previous searches.
- A motorist reported seeing Lisa walking alone near another car, but couldn't provide details.