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The documentary focuses on the case of 10-year-old Amy Schultz, who vanished in Kell, Illinois, in 1987. It details the frantic search efforts by her family and the community, highlighting the fear that gripped the small town as they faced the reality of a child abduction. The narrative includes personal accounts from her father, Dennis Schultz, who describes the night Amy disappeared and the lasting impact of her murder on his life and the community.
The film also examines the investigation that followed, including the eventual capture and sentencing of the perpetrator, who received a life sentence without parole. It emphasizes the emotional toll on Amy's family and the creation of the Amy Center, a facility aimed at helping children affected by abuse, established in her memory by her father.
Why Watch
- •Find out how a small town reacted to a child's disappearance.
- •See the emotional impact on Dennis Schultz after losing his daughter.
- •Meet the investigators who searched across the country for answers.
Did You Know
•Amy Schultz disappeared on July 1, 1987, just steps from her home.
•The town of Kell, Illinois, had less than 300 residents in 1987.
•Dennis Schultz created the Amy Center to help children after 29 years of loss.
•The perpetrator was described as looking like 'Charlie Manson on steroids.'
Perfect For
True crime enthusiastsCommunity safety advocatesParents and caregivers