Polly Klaas: The Brutal Kidnap and Murder that Shocked America

Polly Klaas: The Brutal Kidnap and Murder that Shocked America

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that sleepovers are the best. Spending the night gabbing with your friends, watching movies, and sleeping in a big pile is the ultimate way to bond. But what if something terrible happened during your sleepover? That's what 12-year-old Polly Klaas had to worry about. On October 1st, 1993, she was kidnapped from her home during a slumber party by a bearded stranger. Her disappearance sent shockwaves throughout the country and remains one of the most high-profile cases of its kind.

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