Gitchie Girl
The Survivor's Inside Story of the Mass Murders the Shocked the Heartland
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4.5 • 54 Ratings
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
A terrified voice cried out in the night.
"Who are you? What do you want?
The sound of snapping twigs closed in on the five teenagers enjoying an evening around a glowing campfire at Gitchie Manitou State Park. The night of music and laughter had taken a dark turn. Evil loomed just beyond the tree line, and before the night was over, one of the Midwest’s most horrific mass murders had left its bloodstains spewed across the campsite. One managed to survive and would come to be known as the “Gitchie Girl.” Harrowing memories of the terrifying crime sent her spiraling out of control, and she grasped at every avenue to rebuild her life. Can one man, a rescue dog, and a glimmer of faith salvage a broken soul? This true story will touch your heart and leave you cheering that good can prevail over the depravity of mankind.
Through extensive research, interviews, and personal insight, the authors bring a riveting look at the heinous crime that shook the Midwest in the early 1970s. Written from rare, inside interviews with the lone survivor, who broke nearly four decades of silence, this shocking yet moving story will not soon be forgotten.
Customer Reviews
Good end to a true life
A good read, sad that it's a true story an people had to live thru this. Very well written, now I want more.
Great Easy Quick Read
Very good book. I grew up not far from this area so the scene that the authors set was very accurate & descriptive. I felt like I was right there with Sandra in the woods. Amazing how she survived & what she went through as a young child. Highly recommend.
Well written narrative of a horrendous crime & the girl who survived
The authors wove the facts of this most terrible crime into a smoothly flowing story. I couldn't put the book down!