Alyssa Bustamante
Alyssa Bustamante is an American woman who was convicted of the murder of her 9-year-old neighbor, Elizabeth Olten, in 2009. Bustamante lured Elizabeth into the woods near their homes in Missouri, where she strangled her and stabbed her multiple times. Bustamante then buried Elizabeth's body in a shallow grave and attempted to conceal the crime.
Bustamante was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in 2009. In 2012, she pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. The case garnered national attention due to the young age of both the victim and the perpetrator.
Bustamante's actions were described as premeditated and chilling, leading to questions about her mental health and upbringing. She has since expressed remorse for her actions and has sought therapy while in prison. The case of Alyssa Bustamante serves as a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and the importance of mental health awareness and intervention.