Shannon Torrez

Dienstag, 17. März 1970

Shannon Torrez (born 1970) is an American woman who became the center of media attention, when she was tried for the 2006 attempted murder of Stephenie Woods, and the kidnapping of newborn, Abby Woods in Washington County, Missouri. After attacking Woods and her son in their home, Torrez kidnapped her daughter, and attempted to convince friends and family that she had given birth to the child. After her arrest, Torrez continued to insinuate that the child was hers, despite DNA test results proving otherwise. Torrez plead not guilty by reason of insanity. She ultimately accepted a plea bargain, and received a 30-year sentence.