Chapter 1: A Night of Horror

On a stormy evening, three young lives were tragically lost.

Scout camps typically serve as venues for enjoyment, education, and personal growth. On June 13, 1977, a group of girl scouts embarked on an adventure at Camp Scott, situated near Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Their two-week experience commenced under ominous skies, with rain looming. Little did anyone know that this night would bring profound grief and a wave of inquiries to the surrounding communities.

First Encounters

Heavy rainfall disrupted the scheduled evening activities, prompting camp counselors to send the girl scouts back to their tents to pen letters to their families. Doris Denise Milner (10), Michelle Heather Guse (9), and Lori Lee Farmer (8) hurried into their Kiowa Unit tent.

As the storm raged outside, the three girls made themselves comfortable. They anticipated the arrival of a fourth tentmate the following day. In her letter, Lori expressed her excitement:

"I’ve made two new friends and am sharing a tent with them. We’re sleeping on cots. I couldn’t wait to write. Love, Lori."

With that, Lori and her companions settled into their cots, unaware of the darkness enveloping them.

Sounds in the Night

Carla Sue Wilhite, a camp counselor, awoke around midnight to strange noises outside. After investigating, she found a group of giggling girls near the latrine. She escorted them back to their tents.

Just hours later, laughter from Tent 6 echoed through the woods. Wilhite, shining her flashlight at the tent, demanded silence and visited the girls again, restoring quiet to the night. However, a low moan soon disrupted the calm. With her flashlight in hand, she ventured outside to investigate, but the sound ceased abruptly. Each time she approached, the moan would flare up again, only to stop when she shone her light.

Malicious Intent

After 6 am, Carla Sue Wilhite headed to the showers, only to stumble upon three sleeping bags laid out on the ground. Inside were Michele Guse, Lori Farmer, and Doris Denise Milner, all lifeless. That morning, camp authorities evacuated the other girls to Tulsa, leaving parents to reunite with their bewildered children.

Investigators arrived to examine the scene, noting that the girls’ tent in the Kiowa Unit was isolated from the others. The shower facilities obstructed counselors' view, indicating a deliberate choice of location.

Among the evidence discovered were eyeglasses, a red flashlight, duct tape, and rope. A piece of the Tulsa World newspaper had been stuffed inside the flashlight to muffle any noise. The evidence pointed towards sexua