In the winter of 1981, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded that ended the life of 13-year-old Amanda Joy Neal. On the evening of January 24th, Amanda and her 12-year-old cousin, Melanie Sue Polk, were looking forward to a sleepover at the home of Amanda's father, Bobby Neal, in Lawrence County, Mississippi. Their plans were shattered by the arrival of Howard Monteville Neal, Bobby's half-brother and Amanda's uncle.
Howard Neal abducted all three of them from the house, forcing them into hi
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