She's a Runner She's a Track Star
About this episode
The episode explores the tragic story of Shilie LaShay Turner, a young track star murdered by her own mother.
CASE FILE EPISODE 19] | She's a Runner, She's a Track Star THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE • The Pour: Photo Finish • The Ingredients: Premium White Rum, Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Red Chili Infusion • The Vibe: A deceptively smooth, tropical pour with an unexpected, burning heat that reflects the tragic fall of a bright young star and the dark betrayal lurking beneath a mother's grieving facade. THE SUBJECT • Name: Shilie LaShay Turner • Date of Incident: January 17, 1993 (Found February 20, 1993) • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Fairmount Park) • Status: Solved THE TIMELINE • January 17, 1993 (Late Night): 15-year-old track star Shilie Turner visits a friend, grabs a late-night bite, and is seen boarding the SEPTA bus to head home. • January 18, 1993 – February 1993: Shilie fails to arrive home; her mother, Vivian King, leads frantic public searches, marches in rallies, and hands out flyers claiming her daughter was kidnapped. • February 20, 1993: The Last Known Sighting. Shilie’s body is discovered in a shallow grave in Fairmount Park; investigators soon uncover that her own mother shot her six times following an argument, unraveling a sickening web of deception…
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